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I have "onions, tomatoes, oil, pasta, cheese”
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Based on the ingredients you have! One simple and delicious option is:
Cheesy Tomato and Onion Pasta
Ingredients:
8 oz pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add the canned tomatoes (with their juices) to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the tomato sauce.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the pasta, then cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped herbs if desired.
Nutritional Information:
This recipe makes approximately 4 servings. Here's a breakdown of the nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 340
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 310mg
Total Carbohydrates: 44g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 5g
Protein: 13g
Cost Analysis:
This recipe is quite cost-effective, as it mainly uses affordable pantry staples like pasta, canned tomatoes, and cheese. Here's a rough estimate of the cost of the ingredients (assuming you have pantry staples like salt and pepper on hand already):
8 oz pasta: $0.50
2 tbsp olive oil: $0.25
1 onion: $0.50
2 cloves garlic: $0.10
1 can diced tomatoes: $1.00
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese: $0.75
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese: $0.75
Total Cost: $3.85 (or approximately $0.96 per serving)