Milanese Spaghetti (Spaghetti alla Milanese)

1. 1 Spaghettipack 450 g ≈ $1.40 100 g
2. 2 Hampack 300 g ≈ $2.91 75 g
3. 3 Tomato pastepack 140 g ≈ $1.00 20 g
4. 4 Button mushrooms≈ $7.50 per kg 40 g
5. 5 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 20 g
6. 6 Wheat flour 20 g
7. 7 Olive oil 10 ml
8. 8 Sunflower oil 10 ml
9. 9 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 60 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Boil spaghetti¹ in well-salted water until al dente.

2. Finely dice the onion⁵, slice the mushrooms thinly, and cube the pancetta.

3. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté the onion⁵ until soft and translucent.

4. Add flour, stir, and cook for 3–4 minutes to toast lightly.

5. Pour in water, add tomato³ paste, and bring to a simmer.

6. Stir in mushrooms, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.

7. Add pancetta, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes.