
Every non-staple ingredient matched to a real product on the shelf, priced on 2026-07-19 at Kroger - Kroger On the Rhine (ZIP 45202). 1 pantry staples excluded. Prices change without notice - this is what we paid attention to on that date, not a quote.
| The recipe says | We found | Package | Uses | Costs | Left over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 ounces whole wheat pasta | Simple Truth Organic® 100% Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta · 16 oz | $1.69 | 340 g | $1.27 | $0.42 |
| 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil | Simple Truth Organic® Extra Virgin Olive Oil · 16.9 fl oz | $8.49 | 60 ml | $1.02 | $7.47 |
| 5 units large garlic cloves (finely chopped) | Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · 5 ct | $2.49 | 5 | $2.49 | - |
| 1 can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) | Kroger® Cannellini Beans · 15.5 oz | $1.00 | - | $1.00 | - |
| 1 can diced tomatoes with juice (undrained) | Kroger Diced Tomatoes · 14.5 oz | $1.00 | - | $1.00 | - |
| 2/3 cup dry white wine | Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling Washington White Wine · 750 ml | $9.99 | 160 ml | $2.13 | $7.86 |
| 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced) | Gotham Greens® Fresh Basil · 1.25 oz | $3.99 | - | $3.99 | - |
dry white wine drives this basket at $9.99, 35% of the total. The next biggest lines are extra virgin olive oil ($8.49) and fresh basil ($3.99). $15.75 of the basket - 55% - is package remainder: food you buy because stores sell packages and recipes call for amounts. It does not vanish, it sits in your kitchen for the next meal.
Pasta is the perfect partner for nutrient-rich vegetables. High in fiber, this Tuscan-style pasta dish is gently tossed with a vegetable trio - fresh escarole and flavorful, canned cannellini beans and tomatoes.