Dinner for 8
Creamy Pasta Bake
This creamy pasta bake coats noodles in seasoned white sauce, Parmesan, and melted cheese before baking until bubbly.
Typical price
$4.62for 4 servings
$1.15 per serving$4.62 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: recipetineats.com
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 18 oz | $1.76Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 43 oz | $1.70Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.23 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 500 g / 1lb pasta
- 1 tbsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 5 tbsp flour
- 5 cups milk
- 2 tsp stock / bouillon cube or powder
- 3/4 cup parmesan
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp each thyme and parsley
- 1/2 tsp each mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Boil the pasta in salted water for 8 minutes, then drain it.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the flour, then gradually add the milk, bouillon, pepper, thyme, parsley, and mustard; simmer for 8 minutes until thick.
- Stir in the Parmesan, combine the sauce with the pasta, and spread it in the baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes, until bubbling and lightly browned.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- 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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