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Pasta a la Norma - Recipe Cost

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1/2 box of whole wheat penne

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 pound of Ricotta Salata ( I didn't have any so I used Pecorino Romano, you can also use Parm. if you want )

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1/2 28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes ( I used San Marzano's)	7 fl oz	$2.19 per 28 ounces	$0.26
2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme	1 tablespoon	$1.99 per cup	$0.12
4 to 5 Sprigs of Fresh Basil, chopped	2 tablespoons	$2.59 per cup	$0.36
1/4 yellow onion, chopped	1/8 onion	$0.79 per pound	$0.02
2 garlic cloves, minced	1 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.03
1/2 to 1 full teaspoon red pepper flakes	3/8 teaspoon	$3.29 per pound	$0.01
1 Eggplant, chopped ( I used a white Eggplant, try them they are yummy )	1/2 eggplant	$1.99 per item	$0.99
Total per Serving			$1.80
Total Recipe			$3.61