Beginner’s Guide: Pan-Seared Lemon Tilapia With Parmesan Pasta Made Easy

Okay, this post will be a little different than the other posts. I have been reviewing different smartphone applications such as Ibotta, Shopkick, and Field Agent. Today, let’s discuss  Pan-Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta recipe I made this week. Of course, this recipe is cheap if you buy these items while they are on sale or have them in your pantry. 

What Do You Need?

First thing first, you are probably wondering what you need. Where did I find this recipe? Can I make this and still stay within my budget? These are all good questions, and I will answer them, so don’t worry. You will need the following items:

• Elbow macaroni
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Dried oregano
• Dried basil
• Dried Cilantro
• Salt and pepper
• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic powder
• Tilapia

To view the recipe in its entirety, please go here. 

How Much Does It Cost Per Meal?

Now, if you are like me, you probably have most of the ingredients for the recipe. If so, this will be a cheap, delicious dinner for sure. The only thing I didn’t have for this recipe was the Tilapia; luckily, my local Winn-Dixie had fish on sale. I got two bags of fish for the price of one. I cannot beat that, especially when I love to fish. The total cost for both bags was $8.99; I will easily get four meals out of both bags, which comes out to $2.25 per meal. 

My Verdict on Pan-Seared Lemon Tilapia with Parmesan Pasta

Overall, I would give this a 4 out of 5 stars. The Tilapia was amazing, had wonderful flavor, and was cooked perfectly. However, the pasta, the pasta was okay. Not the worst pasta I had, but not the best. It was kind of bland; I followed the recipe this time because I always wanted to see how it was before altering them. Next time, I will add a few more spices to spruce it up. Other than that, I will be making the recipe again. It only costs me $2.25 for a family of 2 to eat; I honestly cannot beat that. 

Need More Weeknight Meals?

If you hate deciding what’s for dinner and spending hours cooking dinner, you’ll love to hear that I have many recipes you can cook in under 30 minutes. We have recipes including beef, sausage, chicken, and much more. I guarantee there is something for everyone to love.