Dinner for 6
One-Pot Ground Turkey Pasta
Ground turkey, vegetables, tomatoes, pasta, spinach, and cheese simmer together in one pot for a creamy dinner.
$8.62for 4 servings
$2.15 per serving$8.62 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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- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground turkey$4.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.99Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 10 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.40Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.92 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 onion
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 10 oz canned diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 10 oz dried penne pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- chopped cilantro (optional)
Steps
- Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the ground turkey with the salt, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until browned and 165 F, about 7 minutes.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, penne, and broth, then bring the pot to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring twice.
- Stir in the cream and spinach, then cook for 2 minutes before mixing in the cheese.
Swaps
- Ground turkey for Ground beefabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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