How Much Does Pasta Dinner Cost in Ottawa? 2026 Ingredient Price Breakdown

Building a pasta dinner for four costs $20.89 at IGA, compared to $33 at Loblaws. You save $12.11 by choosing the most affordable chain for this meal.

Price Breakdown by Store

We tracked five key ingredients across three major Ottawa grocery chains. Every item listed below was on sale at the time of writing.

At IGA, the total came to just $5.22 per serving. Their cart included Organic Bread Thin-Sliced for $6.99, Extra Cheddar Cheese for $5.97, and Medium Ground Beef at $4.99/lb ($11.00/kg). Produce and pasta rounded out the list, with Vine ripe tomatoes at $1.29/lb ($2.84/kg) and Barilla protein pasta at $1.65.

Metro came in at $28.75 total, or $7.19 per serving. Shoppers there paid $3.49 for Parisian bread and $10.99/lb ($24.23/kg) for Medium Ground Beef. Cheese was the biggest jump, with Cheddar cheese sticks priced at $9.99.

The most expensive option was Loblaws at $33 total. While their Artisan Bread was reasonably priced at $4, other items pushed the total up. Cathedral City Extra Mature Cheddar cost $7, and Mixiany Cherry Tomatoes were $7. Specialty pasta like the Explore cuisine organic chickpea risoni added another $6 to the bill.

Quick Comparison Table

Bottom Line

For this specific pasta dinner, IGA is the clear winner, offering the full meal for $12.11 less than Loblaws. Keep in mind that every price listed in this breakdown reflects a temporary sale; regular prices may be higher. Check your local flyers before heading out to ensure these deals are still active.

Help Us Track Prices in Ottawa

This analysis is based on community-submitted prices from 28 Ottawa-area stores across 24 chains.

Prices change weekly, and we need your help to keep our data accurate. If you spot a deal on ground beef, cheese, or pasta in Ottawa, submit the price via PriceHive. Your contributions help everyone in the community save money on their grocery bills.