Dinner for 6

One-Pot Ground Turkey Pasta

Name: One-Pot Ground Turkey Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
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)

$8.62for 430 minServes 6

Ground turkey, vegetables, tomatoes, pasta, spinach, and cheese simmer together in one pot for a creamy dinner.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Ground turkey, 1 lb$4.99/lb typical	1 lb	$4.99Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 10 oz$0.08/oz typical	10 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Pasta, 10 oz$0.10/oz typical	10 oz	$1.00Typical price
	Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
	Heavy cream, 2 oz$0.22/oz typical	2 oz	$0.46Typical price
	Spinach, 4 oz$0.35/oz typical	4 oz	$1.40Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.92

Swaps

Swap ground turkey for ground beefabout $0.50/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

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.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Budget Family Dinners One-pot Thanksgiving on a budget

Typical price

$2.15 per serving$8.62 for 4

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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.

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