Mama’s Spinach Lasagna With Salad and Garlic Bread.

When you are entertaining guests — as we have been this weekend, which explains my lack of posting over the last several days — you really ought to put your best foot forward, even (or perhaps especially) if said guests are your relatives. Thankfully, I have a recipe in my arsenal that will do just that — and not break the bank.

Out comes Mama’s Spinach Lasagna, a true crowd-pleaser that takes a minimum of fuss.

You know you can rely on Mama’s Spinach Lasagna to make a splash just when you need it the most, when you need something showier than the standard ramen-or-rice fare to welcome your guests into your home. It encompasses all the key ingredients — good lasagna noodles, a zesty tomato sauce, and, of course, an abundance of melty cheese. In totality, this lasagna will tide any hungry diner over for the evening.

The stats:
Lasagna noodles: $1.69 ($0.43/person)
Tomato sauce: $1.74 ($0.44/person)
Onion: $1.00 ($0.25/person)
Spinach: $1.99 ($0.50/person)
Mozzarella cheese: $5.00 ($1.25/person)
Cottage cheese: $2.09 ($0.53/person)
Garlic bread: $1.99 ($0.50/person)
Lettuce: $3.00 ($0.74/person)
Cherry tomatoes: $2.49/package ($0.63 per person)
Garbanzo beans: $0.89 ($0.23 per person)
Croutons: $1.50 ($0.38 per person)

GRAND TOTAL: $23.38 … or $5.88 per person.
BUT WAIT! This meal makes one hefty or two smaller leftover servings. So the per-person price goes down even more. Enjoy.

:)