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$1.36 per serving
2 likes
Ready in 45 minutes
Spoonacular Score: 58% 
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Mummy Meatballs with Spaghetti a try. One serving contains 530 calories, 24g of protein, and 9g of fat. This recipe serves 16 and costs $1.36 per serving. Not a lot of people made this recipe, and 2 would say it hit the spot. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Halloween. If you have pepper, seasoning, ground beef, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 61%. This score is good. Try Spooky Eats: Mummy-Dogs and Mummy Cookies, Chicken Meatballs For Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Spaghetti and Meatballs for similar recipes.
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If you prefer lean meat but want to switch it up, try ground turkey, pork, or even bison!
The great thing about parmesan cheese is that a little goes a long way, especially if you're buying the real deal.
If you're following a gluten-free diet, be sure to find a brand of gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Although the body needs salt to survive, most of us get too much. The problem with consuming too much salt (what chemists call "sodium chloride") is actually the sodium part, which is why people concerned about high blood pressure go on low-sodium diets. If you are trying to reduce salt in your diet, you can try salt substitutes like potassium chloride or try to make do with less salt by using more black pepper, herbs, and spices.
The price of ground beef is going up. Beans and lentils, on the other hand, are both cheap and filling. Depending on the recipe, you might be able to add beans or lentils to stretch out your beef.
Most dairy products stay good well past their sell-by date. Instead of throwing out perfectly safe food that is just a few days or maybe even a week or two old, make sure the product smells fine, has a normal texture, and doesn't taste funny. Sniff testing isn't exactly rocket science and it can keep you from wasting food (and money).
If you find meat (especially grassfed and/or organic meat!) on sale, stock up and freeze it. Ground meat will stay good 3-4 months, while steaks, chops, etc., will be fine for at least 4 months.
Make sure you cook ground meat thoroughly. Grinding meat creates a lot of surface area that bacteria can grow on, so eating undercooked ground meat poses a real health risk.
If parmesan plays a big role in the flavor of your dish (or if you're a serious foodie or serious about avoiding additivies) it might be worth your time to track down "true" parmesan, Parmigiano Reggiano.
The best method for cooking pasta is pretty controversial, but most sources seem to reach a consensus. Check out our lesson on how to cook pasta in the academy.
Parmesan cheese is traditionally made using rennet, an animal-derived enzyme. For this reason, true parmesan cheese is not suitable for vegetarians. You might be able to find a vegetarian hard cheese to substitute.
Choose organic, grassfed beef whenever possible. If you're worried about your grocery budget, try eating a few vegetarian meals so you can afford better meat!
Some types of noodles (fettuccine, pappardelle, tagliatelle, etc.) are often made with eggs. Be sure to check the ingredient list if you're following a vegan or egg-free diet.
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