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Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta - Recipe Cost

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Salt

2 cups fresh, ripe Italian plum tomatoes, skinned, seeded and cut in narrow strips (or use canned italian tomatoes and chop)

Fresh ground black pepper

Freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese for the table

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 1/2 pounds eggplant (we usually use asian eggplant, but any eggplant will do)	6 oz	$1.99 per item	$0.74
About 1/3 cup olive oil	1 tablespoon	$5.99 per 16 fluid ounces	$0.25
1/2 cup onion sliced thinly	2 tablespoons	$0.79 per pound	$0.03
1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic	3/8 teaspoon	$4.00 per pound	$0.01
3 Tbsp freshly grated romano cheese	2 1/4 teaspoons	$6.59 per 6 ounces	$0.43
3 Tbsp fresh ricotta	2 1/4 teaspoons	n/a
10 fresh basil leaves	2 1/2 basil	$2.59 per cup	$0.13
1 - 1 1/2 pounds pasta (rotini is our favorite, or try ruote di carro, fusilli, rigatoni -- or even spaghetti)	5 oz	$1.25 per pound	$0.39
Total per Serving			$1.98
Total Recipe			$7.91