Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Ingredients
- Olive Oil14g≈ 1 tablespoon
- Yellow Onion110g≈ 1 medium
- Bell Peppers119g≈ 1 medium
- Garlic, raw12g≈ 1.25 × 3 cloves
- Turkey, ground, 93% lean/ 7% fat, raw454g
- Tomato Paste1020g≈ 6 × 1 can (6 oz)
- Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced794g
- Oregano2g≈ 2 × 1 teaspoon dried
- Italian seasoning2g
- Salt6g≈ 1 teaspoon
- Spices, pepper, black1g≈ 10 × 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)—
* 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. Warm the olive oil in a medium pot on medium heat.
- 2
2. Add the onion and bell pepper, cooking until both are tender and fragrant.
- 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. Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- 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. While the sauce develops, prepare the pasta according to its package instructions and drain thoroughly.
- 7
7. Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 8 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.