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Italian food and eating is generally inexpensive and very simple to make. In fact there are many dishes that cost lest than $10 for 4 servings*. Below I prepared a collection of first course dishes that cost less than $10 for 4 servings*. In my site there are many more, but these are a good start.
There are only three common ingredients that are expensive in Italy and they are Parmesan, Pecorino, and olive oil. Clearly if you buy a chunk of Parmesan to make one pasta you certainly will spend more than $10, however if you use it regularly then it adds less than a dollar to the total costs of a dish. The same is true for olive oil. The whole bottle has its costs, but used a few tablespoons at a time is a whole different story. Have a look at some of the recipes below.

The recipes

Risi Bisi

Simple recipe that is perfect in the spring time with fresh peas on the market.

$7.90 serves 4 | get the recipe

Spaghetti alla carbonara

The classics of classics on the table for less than $10

$5.65 serves 4 | get the recipe

Bucatini all'amatriciana

I use pancetta which is non smoked bacon, cut in cubes. I make another exception to the recipe I prefer short pasta like pennette.

$8.74 serves 4 | get the recipe

Spaghetti alla puttanesca

This is a really famous dish from Naples and a great recipe if you like anchovies

$9.80 serves 4 | get the recipe

Fettuccine all’Alfredo

The base for a recipe that is more popular in the States than it is in Italy.

$4.55 serves 4 | get the recipe

Gnocchi with pesto

This is one of my favorite gnocchi dishes. I know basil could be expensive but just keep a plant handy in your home or plant some in your garden if you can.
$9.90 serves 4 | get the recipe

Risotto with asparagus

Asparagus are synonymous with spring.

$9.95 serves 4 | get the recipe

Pasta with garlic

This is not the classic spaghetti con olio, aglio e peperoncino but a recipe that my dad invented many years ago.

$5.15 serves 4 | get the recipe

Spaghetti cacio e pepe

Simple, good and under $5! What more can you ask for from a classic pasta from Rome.

$4.95 serves 4 | get the recipe

Pasta with Tuna fish

Most Italians add tomatoes to the tuna sauce, but I prefer it without because the tomato covers the taste of the fish.

$8.05 serves 4 | get the recipe

* I calculated prices based on findings online and in grocery stores in Minnesota that my relatives checked for me. Obviously these prices are indicative and may vary depending where you live.

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