To determine the total cups of the finished recipe, we need to consider the measurements of the ingredients. Let's break down each ingredient into cups:
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Great value penne by Walmart:
- 16 oz of penne is approximately 2 cups (since 1 cup of dried pasta is generally around 8 oz).
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Double cheddar sauce by Ragu:
- The quantity is given as 821g, which is approximately 3.5 cups (since 1 cup of a typical sauce weighs around 230g).
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Great value 3.25% milkfat vitamin D whole milk by Walmart:
- 1 cup of milk is 1 cup.
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Great value shredded colby and monterey jack cheese:
- 4 cups.
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Beef ground:
- 1.5 lbs of ground beef is approximately 3 cups (since 1 lb of ground beef is about 2 cups).
Now, let's sum all those quantities:
- Penne: 2 cups
- Double cheddar sauce: 3.5 cups
- Milk: 1 cup
- Cheese: 4 cups
- Ground beef: 3 cups
Total = 2 + 3.5 + 1 + 4 + 3 = 13.5 cups
Therefore, the total amount of the finished recipe is approximately 13.5 cups.