Shells with Tomato Cream Sauce

This is a super simple dish that's really comforting. It'd be a great pick me up meal and to prepare for kids. Add roasted chicken breast or another lean meat to add a protein. You could also add basil to make a pseudo/faux caprese inspired pasta.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of pasta (shells, penne, bow ties, etc.)
3 tablespoons Bisquick/Flour
3 tablespoons Butter (plus extra, just in case)
1/2 cup milk/cream
1/2 cup of tomatoes, chopped
Salt and pepper

1) Boil pasta to al dente

2) Make a roux by combining flour and butter. Stir until the mixture is toasted, but not burnt.

3) Slowly whisk in milk until the sauce is thick but not runny.

4) Add tomatoes and pasta. Salt and pepper to taste.

Costs:
Pasta: $1.20/8= $0.15
Tomato: Around $0.30
Butter: $0.09 x 3= $0.27
Flour: Negligible
Milk: $0.30 x 2= $0.60

$0.15+$0.30+$0.27+$0.60= $1.32