Dinner for 2
Parmesan Pesto Spaghetti Squash
Roasted spaghetti squash combines with seasoned shrimp, spinach, pesto, and Parmesan for a light skillet meal.
$16.82for 4 servings
$4.20 per serving$16.82 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: peasandcrayons.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.72Typical price |
| Shrimp$7.99/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $4.49Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.41 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp pesto (optional)
- 1 oz fresh spinach
- 3/8 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 9 oz fresh raw shrimp
- 1/4 tsp regular paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with the olive oil.
- Halve the squash lengthwise, remove the seeds, and place it cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for 35 minutes, or until the flesh pulls into strands.
- Season the shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then cook them in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, until opaque and cooked through.
- Scrape the squash into strands, add it to the skillet with the spinach and pesto, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan and parsley, if using.
Swaps
- Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
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