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Tex-Mex Pasta Bake - Recipe Cost

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12 oz. cooked, lightly salted pasta, tossed with a bit of olive oil or butter

14. 5 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes, drained

optional: 6-8 oz. cubed Velveeta

garnish: black olives, cilantro, chopped scallions

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 lb. ground beef	1/4 lb	$2.49 per pound	$0.62
1 medium onion, chopped	1/4 onion	$0.79 per pound	$0.05
1 packet taco seasoning	1/4 pkg	$1.53 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.06
1/2 tsp garlic powder	1/8 teaspoon	$2.99 per 3 ounces	$0.01
1/4 C water	1 tablespoon	n/a
1 small can mild green chiles	1/4 can	$1.09 per 4 ounces	$0.63
1 tsp. cumin	1/4 teaspoon	$1.69 per 1 1/4 ounces	$0.03
15 oz can red enchilada sauce - if you want less heat, use tomato sauce, instead	3 3/4 fl oz	$2.49 per 48 ounces	$0.21
2 C Mexican cheese blend, or pepper Jack, divided.	1/2 cup	$2.49 per 8 ounces	$0.62
Total per Serving			$2.22
Total Recipe			$8.87