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easy & cheap dinner idea for 2!

Make this pink sauce pasta for dinner! I got most of my ingredients at Aldi (everything but the heavy cream since I already had it). This recipe made 4 servings for us! The total price per serving came out to $1.89. I got frozen ground turkey for $2.15, pasta sauce for $2.75, and rigatoni noodles for $2.15, all from Aldi.

How to make:

1. Boil pasta for 11-13 minutes

2. Season ground turkey with garlic salt, oregano, and black pepper. Brown the meat.

3. Remove meat from heat. In the same pan, combine 3/4 of the pasta sauce jar with 2/3 cup of heavy cream. Mix.

4. Add noodles and meat back in pan, mix, and grate mozzarella over the top!

This literally took me 15 minutes to make and was delicious, and cheap! I definitely recommend trying it for dinner 🙂 #cheap easy dinner idea #inexpensivedinner #affordablerecipes #dinnerrecipeideas #Lemon8Diary

2024/12/22 Edited to

This pink sauce pasta is not only quick to prepare but also budget-friendly. To start, gather affordable ingredients like rigatoni noodles, frozen ground turkey, and marinara sauce, all easily sourced from stores like Aldi. Cooking pasta typically takes about 11-13 minutes, which allows for multitasking with the meat preparation. Simply season the ground turkey with garlic salt, oregano, and black pepper before browning it in a pan. Once the meat is cooked, create a creamy pink sauce by combining marinara sauce with heavy cream. This adds a rich flavor that enhances the overall dish without breaking the bank. After mixing the sauce with the cooked pasta and ground turkey, top it off with grated mozzarella for that extra touch of deliciousness. This meal serves four, making it an ideal choice for couple dinners or even for small gatherings. It's a fantastic representation of how one can enjoy tasty, restaurant-quality food at home without the hefty price tag. Don't forget to explore variations by adding vegetables or different types of cheese based on your preference. This easy recipe demonstrates how delicious cooking at home can be while maintaining a budget.

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