Dinner for 4

Sweet Potato Alfredo

Name: Sweet Potato Alfredo
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz dry fettuccine noodles; 1 sweet potato; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tbsp butter; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp chopped parsley; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan for topping (optional); salt and pepper (optional); 1 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning blend (optional)

$4.42for 428 minServes 4

Sweet potato blends with milk, garlic, butter, lemon, and Parmesan to make a smooth sauce for tender fettuccine.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Sweet potatoes, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Juice, 0.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.01Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Parmesan, 3.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	3.75 oz	$2.11Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.42

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

28 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Fall

Typical price

$1.10 per serving$4.42 for 4

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Ingredients

8 oz dry fettuccine noodles
1 sweet potato
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp chopped parsley
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan for topping (optional)
salt and pepper (optional)
1 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning blend (optional)

Steps

Pierce the sweet potato and microwave it on high for 6 to 8 minutes until soft.
Boil a large pot of water and cook the fettuccine for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
Scoop the sweet potato into a blender with the milk, butter, garlic, salt, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
Blend the sauce until smooth, then pour it into a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Simmer the sauce for 4 minutes, then stir in the Parmesan until melted.
Drain the pasta, toss it with the sauce, and top with parsley and extra Parmesan if using.