Dinner for 4
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Pasta is coated in a smooth roasted red pepper and cashew sauce with garlic, Parmesan, and parsley.
Typical price
$6.29for 4 servings
$1.57 per serving$6.29 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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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.41Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.81Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.29 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup roasted red peppers
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp sumac (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 handful fresh chopped flat leaf parsley
Steps
- Boil the cashews in a small saucepan of water for 10 minutes, then drain them.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until tender, reserving 1 cup cooking water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes for 3 minutes.
- Blend the cashews, broth, roasted red peppers, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring in the sumac if using.
- Add the pasta and Parmesan, toss with cooking water as needed, and finish with parsley.
Swaps
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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