This is why I don't save any money cooking

• Artisanal baguette: $2.50
• 1/2 lb of imported Italian butter: $5.99
• 1/2 lb of Locatelli Pecorino Romano: $6.50
• 1 lb of fresh spinach pasta: $4.00

Calories per serving: 1 million

I chose Pecorino Romano because I much prefer its bite to Parmigiano Reggiano... but it's possible that flavor will overwhelm the sauce. We shall see.