Dinner for 6
Spaghetti and Meatballs
$11.67for 4105 minServes 6
Seasoned beef and pork meatballs simmer in tomato sauce before being tossed with cooked spaghetti.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.49Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 1.75 lb$1.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $3.48Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 30 oz$0.08/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.36Typical price |
 | Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
 | Ground pork, 0.5 lb$4.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.25Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 1.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.19Typical price |
 | Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.51 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 105 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
$2.92 per serving$11.67 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
- 16 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 can (28 oz) whole italian tomatoes
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat and cook the small onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, then simmer uncovered for 35 minutes.
- Mix the ground beef, ground pork, diced onion, bread crumbs, egg, basil, parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them in the simmering sauce.
- Cover the pot and simmer the meatballs for 25 minutes, turning them once, until they reach 160 F.
- Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water for 10 minutes until tender, then drain and toss it with the sauce and meatballs.
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