Dinner for 4
Sausage Quinoa Pasta with quinoa
$5.05for 430 minServes 4
Quinoa pasta combines with browned Italian sausage, tomato sauce, parsley, and mozzarella for a quick skillet meal.
Photo: primaverakitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Quinoa, 12 oz$0.20/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.40Typical price |
 | Italian, 0.4 lb$4.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $1.68Typical price |
 | Tomato paste and sauce, 5.75 oz$0.10/oz typical | 5.75 oz | $0.57Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 0.75 oz$0.30/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.22Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.05 | ||
Swaps
- Swap italian for chickenabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersBack to school
$1.26 per serving$5.05 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa pasta
- 2 italian sausage
- 1 tsbp olive oil
- 2/3 cup homemade tomato sauce or any other tomato sauce of your preference
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp mozzarella cheese
- ground black pepper
Steps
- Boil the quinoa pasta in water according to its package directions, then drain it.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and cook the sausage for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir the tomato sauce into the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the drained pasta and parsley, then toss until hot.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and black pepper over the pasta, cover the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes.
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