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Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce

8 servings · 238g/servingItalianOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Turkey, ground, 93% lean/ 7% fat, raw340g
  • Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced822g
  • Bell Peppers119g1 medium
  • Yellow Onion160g1 cup chopped
  • Garlic, raw6g2 cloves
  • Oregano1g1 teaspoon dried
  • Spices, pepper, black2.3gtsp, ground
  • Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)450g

Estimated Cost

  • Turkey, ground, 93% lean/ 7% fat, raw (340g)
  • Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced (822g)
  • Bell Peppers (119g)$1.39
  • Yellow Onion (160g)$0.35
  • Garlic, raw (6g)$0.16
  • Oregano (1g)$0.14
  • Spices, pepper, black (2.3g)$0.11
  • Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) (450g)
Total (8 servings)$2.14(~$0.27/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 5 of 8 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium temperature.

  2. 2

    2. Place the ground turkey in the skillet and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until it reaches 165°F internally and shows no pink. Pour off excess fat.

  3. 3

    3. Add the diced tomatoes along with their juice, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    4. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then lower the heat and cover the skillet.

  5. 5

    5. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    6. While the sauce develops, bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti following the box instructions. Drain thoroughly.

  7. 7

    7. Serve the sauce over the hot spaghetti.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 8 servings · USDA data

Calories244
Protein14g
Carbs44g
Fat2g
Fiber2g
Sodium134mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.