Spaghetti and Spinach Pesto - $2.46 a serving
Every non-staple ingredient matched to a real product on the shelf, priced on 2026-07-19 at Kroger - Kroger On the Rhine (ZIP 45202). 3 pantry staples excluded. 2 matches are flagged for you to check rather than silently swapped. Prices change without notice - this is what we paid attention to on that date, not a quote.
| The recipe says | We found | Package | Uses | Costs | Left over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked (or your favorite pasta shape) | Simple Truth Organic® 100% Whole Wheat Spaghetti · 16 oz | $1.69 | 454 g | $1.69 | - |
| 1 package 10-ounce frozen spinach, thawed, well drained | Kroger® Frozen Spinach Cut Leaf · 12 oz | $1.59 | 283 g | $1.32 | $0.27 |
| 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese | 4C® Homestyle™ Parmesan Grated Cheese · 6 oz | $4.99 | 25 g | $0.73 | $4.26 |
| 2 tablespoons chopped parsley | Parsley - Italian · 1 ctSIZE UNREAD - 1 PKG ASSUMED | $1.29 | 8 g | $1.29 | - |
| 2 cloves garlic | Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · 5 ct | $2.49 | 2 | $1.00 | $1.49 |
| 1/2 teaspoon dried basilCHECK THIS | Kroger® Basil Leaves Shaker · 0.43 oz | $1.99 | 1 g | $0.16 | $1.83 |
| 2 tablespoons tub margarineCHECK THIS | Blue Bonnet Vegetable Oil Sticks · 16 oz | $1.39 | 28 g | $0.09 | $1.30 |
| 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese | Private Selection® Crumbled Feta Cheese · 4 oz | $4.29 | 57 g | $2.16 | $2.13 |
grated parmesan cheese drives this basket at $4.99, 25% of the total. The next biggest lines are crumbled feta cheese ($4.29) and garlic ($2.49). $11.28 of the basket - 57% - is package remainder: food you buy because stores sell packages and recipes call for amounts. It does not vanish, it sits in your kitchen for the next meal.
- 4C® Homestyle™ Parmesan Grated Cheese · about 145 g left, $4.26 of value
- Private Selection® Crumbled Feta Cheese · about 56 g left, $2.13 of value
- Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · about 3 left, $1.49 of value
- Blue Bonnet Vegetable Oil Sticks · about 426 g left, $1.30 of value
- Kroger® Frozen Spinach Cut Leaf · about 57 g left, $0.27 of value
This pesto spaghetti dish is made with spinach for a unique spin on a classic. Top with feta and serve with a side salad for a colorful meal.
- 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked (or your favorite pasta shape)
- 1 package 10-ounce frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons tub margarine
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- In a blender (or food processor), combine spinach, oil, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and basil. Mix at medium speed until finely chopped.
- Melt margarine in water. With blender or processor running, gradually pour in melted margarine mixture until blended.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Toss pesto with cooked pasta.
- Sprinkle feta on top and serve.
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