Cindy's Recipes and Writings

This week our  #SundaySupper team steps up to the challenge of bringing budget friendly recipes to the table. Budget friendly to me also includes saving time. Like they say, “Time is money,” and nothing saves more of both than a quick casserole, soup or skillet dinner. Also if you need to feed a larger group or bring an inexpensive dish or dessert to a potluck, we got you covered too.

Thanks to our co-hosts for this week’s budget friendly event, Lane from Supper for a Steal and Pam of The Meltaways for putting together this great list of recipes and ideas.

I often make quick skillet meals with whatever I have on hand. This past summer, that included A LOT of yellow and red pear tomatoes from my garden!
I kind of threw them in everything I can get away with! If they’re slightly blemished, they were “cookers”. If they’re whole, they’re “snackers” and “cookers”. If they’re extra pretty, they’re going in a salad (or snackers or cookers) 😉
So for tonight’s #SundaySupper I chose a quick and easy skillet casserole. You can use canned tomatoes instead or whatever you have on hand.
I like to use V-8 or vegetable juice for added nutrition and a taste boost! If you never cooked with it, take a second now to slap your forehead and say, “I could have used a V-8 or other vegetable juice cocktail!” 😮
For a vegan dish, you could make this without the turkey too!

Turkey and Acini Di Pepe Skillet

Ingredients
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 1 can (11.5 oz) V-8
• 1 cup acini di pepe
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasonings

Method

1. Add oil ground turkey, tomatoes, spinach and V-8 to skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring to break up turkey for about 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Add seasoning and pasta. Stir. Cover and reduce heat to simmer about 10 minutes. Check frequently and stir to avoid sticking. Dinner is ready when pasta is al dente and turkey is thoroughly cooked.

3. Serve with salad or bread. I cut a slice off my homemade olive bread and gave it a quick, light toast and some butter! Delicious!

Servings: 4

Cooking Times
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 388 calories, 117 calories from fat, 13.1g total fat, 78.3mg cholesterol, 193.1mg sodium, 710.3mg potassium, 38.5g carbohydrates, 2.8g fiber, 2.1g sugar, 29.3g protein, 2465.4IU vitamin a, 37mg vitamin c.

Check out these great budget friendly ideas our  #SundaySupper team put together that won’t break the bank!

Starters, Soups, and Salads

• Lentil Soup {Linsensuppe} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Gado-gado from The Urban Mrs.
• Ramping Up Instant Ramen from girlichef

Main

• Salmon Lasagna from Blueberries and Blessings
• Kadun Pika from The Foodie Army Wife
• Mushroom and Artichoke Quiche with Red Pepper Puree from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Pasta Carbonara from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• San Francisco Special Breakfast Burritos from Gourmet Drizzles
• Chicken Divan from Simply Gourmet
• Chicken and Brown Rice with Veggies and Mushrooms from Daily Dish Recipes
• The Cod Puffs War {Duelo de Buñuelos de Bacalao} from My Cute Bride
• From the Pantry Peanut Noodles from Supper for a Steal
• Pasta Puttanesca from Juanita’s Cocina
• Hawaiian Grilled Cheese from Home Cooking Memories
• Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas from I Run For Wine
• Browned Butter Pasta with Collards from Momma’s Meals
• Turkey and Acini Di Pepe Skillet from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Golden State Gourmet from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas from Chocolate Moosey
• Tonkatsu {Pork Cutlet} from Damn Delicious
• Tarka Dal {Spicy Curry Lentils} from Food Lust People Love
• Kung Pao Tofu from Ninja Baking
• Roasted Honey Mustard Chicken from Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Four-Cheese Risotto with Turkey Italian Sausage from The Weekend Gourmet
• Chicken with Sauteed Asparagus and Lemons from The Lovely Pantry
• Salvage-Your-Vegetables Frittata from Daddy Knows Less

Sides

• English Baked Beans from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Southern-style Black-eyed Peas from Magnolia Days
• Classic Macaroni and Cheese from The Skinny Chick Can Bake!!!
• Baked Beans from What Smells So Good?
• Hearts of Palm Mix Rice from Basic N Delicious

Drinks and Desserts

• Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Frappe from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Portuguese Rice Pudding {Arroz Doce} from Family Foodie

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