Budget Friendly Pasta

Okay, so this dish is not only cheap to the extreme, but it is quick and easy too.

1 box whole grain rotini pasta ($1.00)

1 jar tomato sauce ($1.49 on sale)

1 package ground turkey ($3.55)

pepper and salt to taste (already in pantry)

That's right, this meal only costs about $6.00 and it will feed a family of up to 6!

Boil 3-5 cups water, add pasta (whole grain pasta makes this dish healthier) and a pinch of salt and cook for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al-dente. While pasta is cooking, add turkey to a skillet on medium heat and begin breaking up with fork while cooking (the turkey is a bit cheaper than sausage or beef and adds another healthy twist). By the time the pasta is done, the turkey is also done. Drain pasta, add sausage to pot that held pasta.  Tip: use slotted spoon to transfer turkey to pot from sauté pan to minimize grease. Sprinkle sausage with ground pepper and add tomato sauce. Mix together and then add pasta, mixing all ingredients thoroughly. Serve hot.