Dinner for 8
Healthy Turkey Spaghetti
Turkey and bell pepper meatballs simmer in spaghetti sauce, then pair with whole wheat pasta for a filling family dinner.
Typical price
$7.38for 4 servings
$1.85 per serving$7.38 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersThanksgiving on a budget
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground turkey$4.99/lb typical | 1.35 lb | $6.65Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.56Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 35 oz | $3.50Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.76 | |
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 cups minced mini bell peppers
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup italian seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 35 oz super smooth spaghetti sauce
- 16 oz uncooked spaghetti
- fresh minced parsley and additional cheese for topping (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and lightly oil a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Mix the turkey, bell peppers, eggs, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and salt in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into 24 meatballs and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the centers reach 165 F.
- Simmer the spaghetti sauce and baked meatballs in a large pot over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until tender, drain it, and serve it with the meatballs and sauce.
Swaps
- Ground turkey for Ground beefabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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