Dinner for 4
Butternut Squash Pasta
Roasted squash, bacon, garlic, and warm spices coat spaghetti in a buttery sauce finished with pecorino and parsley.
$6.64for 4 servings
$1.66 per serving$6.64 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.
Photo: kitchenswagger.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.29Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.62Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.64 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb spaghetti
- 1 lb butternut squash
- 5 slices bacon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
- 2 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 sprigs thyme
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp packed dark brown sugar
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- shaved parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Peel and cube the squash, then toss it with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet; roast for 20 minutes.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, then crumble it and reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.
- Boil the spaghetti until tender, about 9 minutes, then drain it while reserving 1 cup pasta water.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, cook the garlic and thyme for 1 minute, then toss in the pasta, squash, bacon, pecorino, parsley, and enough pasta water to coat.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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