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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

8 servings · 374g/servingItalianOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Olive Oil14g1 tablespoon
  • Yellow Onion110g1 medium
  • Bell Peppers119g1 medium
  • Garlic, raw12g1.25 × 3 cloves
  • Turkey, ground, 93% lean/ 7% fat, raw454g
  • Tomato Paste1020g6 × 1 can (6 oz)
  • Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced794g
  • Oregano2g2 × 1 teaspoon dried
  • Italian seasoning2g
  • Salt6g1 teaspoon
  • Spices, pepper, black1g10 × dash
  • Pasta, whole-wheat, dry (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)454g

Estimated Cost

  • Olive Oil (14g)$0.18
  • Yellow Onion (110g)$0.24
  • Bell Peppers (119g)$1.39
  • Garlic, raw (12g)$0.32
  • Turkey, ground, 93% lean/ 7% fat, raw (454g)
  • Tomato Paste (1020g)$5.94
  • Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced (794g)
  • Oregano (2g)$0.28
  • Italian seasoning (2g)
  • Salt (6g)$0.01
  • Spices, pepper, black (1g)$0.05
  • Pasta, whole-wheat, dry (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (454g)
Total (8 servings)$8.40(~$1.05/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 8 of 12 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. Warm the olive oil in a medium pot on medium heat.

  2. 2

    2. Add the onion and bell pepper, cooking until both are tender and fragrant.

  3. 3

    3. Stir in the ground turkey and garlic, breaking up the meat as it cooks for 8 to 10 minutes until fully cooked through (165°F internal temperature).

  4. 4

    4. Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    5. Add the diced tomatoes along with their juice, then season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring from time to time.

  6. 6

    6. While the sauce develops, prepare the pasta according to its package instructions and drain thoroughly.

  7. 7

    7. Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 8 servings · USDA data

Calories162
Protein5g
Carbs30g
Fat2g
Fiber8g
Sodium495mg

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

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