Pasta is the ultimate budget ingredient. Fifteen pasta dinners that cost almost nothing.
A weeknight-friendly bibimbap with seasoned ground beef, quick sautéed vegetables, warm rice, and a sunny fried egg on top. Mix it all together with spicy gochujang sauce — no special equipment required.
Sweet and savory Korean-inspired ground beef over steamed rice in 20 minutes. This is one of the most popular weeknight dinners for a reason — it's cheap, fast, and insanely good.
The best homemade chicken noodle soup — rich broth, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked egg noodles. Ready in 45 minutes and better than any can.
Classic family spaghetti with a rich meat sauce. Done in 30 minutes with pantry staples.
A light and flavorful vegetarian pasta dish featuring spiralized zucchini tossed with vibrant pesto and sweet cherry tomatoes. Quick enough for a weeknight and satisfyingly healthy.
A quick and hearty pasta dish featuring spicy Italian sausage, nutrient-rich kale, and tubular rigatoni pasta in a light, savory tomato broth. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal packed with protein.
Tender chicken pieces baked with orzo pasta in a savory lemon-dill broth, finished with crumbled feta cheese for a complete and satisfying one-dish Mediterranean meal. Easy cleanup and a family favorite.
Aglio e olio (garlic and oil), pasta with canned tomatoes, and butter noodles cost under $1 per serving.