Knorr Fettuccine Alfredo with Spinach and Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1 package Knorr Pasta Sides Fettuccine Alfredo

  On sale at Dollar General: Knorr Pasta Sides Fettuccine Alfredo, 4.4 oz

  $1.00 $1.35

• 2.5 cups Water

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• 1 can (15 oz) Canned chickpeas

  about $0.75

• 3 cups Fresh spinach

  about $2.50

• 1 tablespoon Butter

  On sale at Dollar General: Land O Lakes Butter with Canola Oil, Spreadable, 8 oz tub

  $2.25 $2.75

• 1 pinch Salt

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• 1 pinch Black pepper

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Prices are from Dollar General the week of October 11, 2026. Sale prices change every week and differ by store.

Steps

1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add the Knorr Pasta Sides Fettuccine Alfredo with butter as the package directs.
2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to the pot along with the fresh spinach.
3. Stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Why it’s cheap

2 of the 7 ingredients were on sale at Dollar General the week of October 11, 2026, led by knorr pasta sides fettuccine alfredo at $1.00 instead of $1.35.

Penny Meals prices a dinner by the share of each package you actually cook, adds an estimated shelf price for anything that wasn’t on sale, and counts pantry staples like oil and salt as free. That came to $0.78 a serving, or $3.12 for 4 servings.

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