Pasta

As usual, this recipe is a great jumping-off point for a number of fun variations. Here are some other ingredients you can add to take this easy meal up a notch:

• Diced grilled chicken
• Bacon
• Grated Parmesan
• Grape tomatoes (sliced in half)

• 8 oz. pasta (any shape) ($0.50)
• 1/2 lb. frozen broccoli florets ($0.72)
• 2 Tbsp butter ($0.20)
• 1.5 Tbsp ranch seasoning ($0.27)
• 1/8 tsp salt (or to taste) ($0.01)
• 1/8 tsp freshly cracked pepper ($0.01)