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This is a mortadella panini of Mario Batali's design (with ricotta and a horseradish sauce); rigatoni with roasted butternut squash, onions, sage, and bacon; and my own makeshift heirloom tomato salad with basil, parmesan, and tasty balsamic vinegar that someone put in my stocking.

Under one hour, easily under $5 per serving, liberal with the healthy stuff, and conservative with the unhealthy stuff that makes it taste sinfully good. And almost identical to a meal you could pay $25 for that would have lots more fat and might still take an hour of your time.