Dinner for 3
Creamy Squash Fettuccine
$7.85for 445 minServes 3
Roasted squash blends into a creamy sauce tossed with pasta, caramelized onion, thyme, and crisp pancetta.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.38Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
 | Prosciutto or pancetta$1.20/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $3.00Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.89 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Typical price
$1.96 per serving$7.85 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.
Ingredients
- swish of olive oil + sprinkle of salt
- 1 sprigs few fresh thyme
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 1/2 oz pancetta
- 1 small onion
- 1 few sage leaves (optional)
- 8 oz fettuccine or pappardelle
- freshly grated parmesan for topping (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and place the peeled squash on a baking sheet with oil and salt.
- Add the thyme and garlic, then roast for 20 minutes until the squash is tender.
- Cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- Cook the sliced onion in the skillet for 10 minutes until soft and browned.
- Blend the squash, garlic, broth, and cream until smooth, then pour the sauce into the skillet.
- Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, drain it, and toss it with the sauce and pancetta until hot.
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