12
Cheesy ALDI Skillet Pasta (One-Pot Meal)
Affordable And Delicious

Ingredients (from ALDI):
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/sausage)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (dry)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef (or turkey/sausage) over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in marinara sauce, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the dry pasta directly into the skillet. Stir, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Remove lid, sprinkle mozzarella over the top, cover again, and let melt.
- Serve hot as a hearty one-pot dinner!
Price-Per-Serving Breakdown (Based on 6 Servings)
| Ingredient | ALDI Price (approx.) | Amount Used | Cost in Recipe | Cost per Serving | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef 80/20 (1 lb) | $3.49 | 1 lb | $3.49 | $0.58 | 
| Onion (3 lb bag $2.49) | $0.21 each | 1 | $0.21 | $0.04 | 
| Bell Pepper (3-pack $2.49) | $0.83 each | 1 | $0.83 | $0.14 | 
| Garlic (3 bulbs $1.39) | $0.10 | 2 cloves | $0.10 | $0.02 | 
| Marinara Sauce (24 oz) | $1.89 | 1 jar | $1.89 | $0.32 | 
| Chicken Broth (32 oz) | $1.49 | 2 cups | $0.75 | $0.12 | 
| Elbow Macaroni (16 oz $1.19) | $1.19 | Full box | $1.19 | $0.20 | 
| Shredded Mozzarella (16 oz $3.29) | $3.29 | 1 cup (4 oz) | $0.82 | $0.14 | 
| Seasonings (Italian, salt, pepper) | Pantry | — | $0.10 | $0.02 | 
| TOTAL | — | — | $9.37 | $1.56 per serving | 
✅ Final Cost: About $9.37 for the whole skillet meal or $1.56 per serving (6 servings).
✅ Budget Tip: If you use ground turkey ($3.19/lb) instead of beef, the recipe drops to about $1.51 per serving.
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