Dinner for 4
Cheesy Beef Pasta
Ground beef, pasta, tomato sauce, broth, milk, and cheddar cook in one pot for a creamy skillet meal.
Typical price
$8.40for 4 servings
$2.10 per serving$8.40 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.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersLunches
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $4.12Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.26Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.40 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Asian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb 93% lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cups 2% milk
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 1 cup part-skim sharp cheddar cheese
Steps
- Cook the beef and onion in a large pot over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the beef until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the garlic, salt, and paprika, then cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the broth, milk, and pasta, then simmer uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring often until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cheddar until melted, then cook for 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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