One-Pot Turkey Marinara Pasta
One-Pot Turkey Marinara Pasta costs about $10.59 to make ($2.12 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 660 calories, 38 g protein, and 82 g net carbs. Total time: 35 min.
- 38 g protein/serving
- 660 calories/serving
- 82 g net carbs
- 35 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Ground turkey, crushed tomatoes, and pasta cooked in one pot — a weeknight red-sauce dinner that stretches one pound of meat across five bowls.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 lb ground turkey | $3.99 |
| 1 lb pasta | $1.19 |
| 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz) | $1.89 |
| 1 can tomato paste | $0.79 |
| 1 medium onion, diced | $0.33 |
| 4 cloves garlic | $0.17 |
| 1 tbsp olive oil | $0.24 |
| 4 oz mozzarella | $1.49 |
| Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, pinch of sugar | $0.50 |
| Total | $10.59 |
How to make it
- Brown turkey with onion in oil in a large pot; add garlic, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning and cook 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes plus 3 cups of water; bring to a boil.
- Add pasta, reduce to a strong simmer, and cook 11–12 minutes, stirring often, until tender and saucy.
- Top with mozzarella, cover 2 minutes to melt, and serve.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 660 |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 90 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Net carbs | 82 g |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Sodium | 451 mg |
Substitutions
- Ground turkey, 93/7 → Ground beef, 80/20 — adds $0.58/serving, −1 g protein. beef version when on sale
- Mozzarella, shredded → Cheddar cheese, block — saves $0.01/serving. any melting cheese works
Make it cheaper
Halve the turkey and add a can of drained lentils or beans — the sauce stays hearty and cost per bowl drops ~30 cents.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make One-Pot Turkey Marinara Pasta?
About $10.59 total, or $2.12 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in One-Pot Turkey Marinara Pasta?
Each serving has roughly 38 g of protein (660 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make One-Pot Turkey Marinara Pasta cheaper?
Halve the turkey and add a can of drained lentils or beans — the sauce stays hearty and cost per bowl drops ~30 cents.
Do leftovers of One-Pot Turkey Marinara Pasta keep well?
Very good — 4 days; the sauce soaks in and improves.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.