Dinner for 9
Taco Pasta Salad
Pasta shells cool with beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and a lime-salsa dressing.
$5.30for 4 servings
$1.33 per serving$5.30 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.
- 25 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 9servings (the source says 18, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.79Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.94 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium pasta shells
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 2 cups corn
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 avocado
Steps
- Cook the pasta shells in boiling salted water until tender, about 9 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water until cool.
- Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, salsa, taco seasoning, and garlic in a large bowl.
- Stir in the pasta, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Fold in the avocado and season with salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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