Dinner for 6
Baked Ziti with Meatballs
$4.25for 450 minServes 6
Ziti and meatballs simmer in seasoned tomato sauce, then bake under mozzarella until hot and melted.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 21 oz | $1.64Typical price |
 | Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
 | Frozen potatoes, dumplings, pizza$0.14/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.12Typical price |
 | Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.37 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Wine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
$1.06 per serving$4.25 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 2 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 lb ziti pasta
- 1/2 lb meatballs
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Steps
- Combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, parsley, salt, water, and red wine in a saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Cook the ziti in salted water until just tender, then drain it.
- Stir the ziti and meatballs into the sauce and transfer the mixture to a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
- Cover the dish with mozzarella and bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.
- Bake uncovered for 5 more minutes, until the cheese melts and the meatballs reach 160 F inside.
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