Dinner for 2
Pesto Pasta
Dried pasta cooks until tender, then gets tossed with pesto, parmesan, and pine nuts for a quick dinner.
Typical price
$4.55for 4 servings
$1.14 per serving$4.55 for 4
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.27 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried pasta
- to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
- to taste grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- to taste to taste pine nuts (optional)
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender.
- Drain the pasta.
- Toss the hot pasta with pesto, parmesan, and pine nuts.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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