Dinner for 6

Pasta Primavera with heavy cream

Name: Pasta Primavera with heavy cream
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz cavatappi; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 red onion; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 yellow squash; 1 zucchini; 8 oz asparagus; 1 red bell pepper; 1 1 /2 cup cherry tomatoes; salt and pepper; 4 cloves garlic; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 1/2 tsp each dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 cups frozen petite peas; 1/4 cup fresh basil

$9.08for 430 minServes 6

Cavatappi cooks with colorful vegetables, peas, and a creamy Parmesan sauce brightened with lemon and fresh basil.

Photo: carlsbadcravings.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta$0.10/oz typical	12 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.74Typical price
	Broccoli$1.99/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.75Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical	1 lb	$1.79Typical price
	Asparagus$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
	Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.18Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	12 oz	$0.87Typical price
	Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	2.75 oz	$1.44Typical price
	Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical	7.5 oz	$0.75Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.61

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less 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

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Budget Dinners

Typical price

$2.27 per serving$9.08 for 4

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Ingredients

12 oz cavatappi
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 red onion
2 cups broccoli florets
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
8 oz asparagus
1 red bell pepper
1 1 /2 cup cherry tomatoes
salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp each dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp lemon juice
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups frozen petite peas
1/4 cup fresh basil

Steps

Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the cavatappi until tender, and drain it.
Cut the onion, squash, zucchini, asparagus, bell pepper, and tomatoes into bite-size pieces.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, broccoli, squash, zucchini, asparagus, and pepper for 6 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, broth, cream, cornstarch, oregano, and thyme, then simmer for 4 minutes.
Add the pasta, tomatoes, peas, lemon juice, Parmesan, basil, remaining oil, salt, and pepper, then toss until hot.