How Much Does Pasta Dinner Cost in Edmonton? 2026 Ingredient Price Breakdown

Feeding a family of four a pasta dinner in Edmonton costs between $17.83 and $23.84, depending on where you shop. Our latest price check shows you can save $6.01 by choosing Walmart Supercentre over Safeway.

The Bottom Line: Total Cart Cost

We tracked five essential ingredients for a classic spaghetti dinner: bread, cheese, ground beef, pasta, and tomatoes. While all three major chains had every item in stock, the final totals varied significantly.

Walmart Supercentre came out as the cheapest option at $17.83 total. That breaks down to just $4.46 per serving. On the other end of the spectrum, Safeway totaled $23.84, or $5.96 per serving.

Ingredient Breakdown

Every single item we tracked was on sale at all three locations during this visit. Here is how the individual components stacked up.

Breads

Bread prices were consistent between Sobeys and Safeway. Both stores offered Country white whole wheat bread for $2.49. At Walmart Supercentre, the Sliced Italian Bread (453 g) was priced at $2.98, marked down from a regular price of $3.48.

Cheese

Cheese showed a notable gap between stores. Walmart Supercentre had Armstrong cheddar cheese (400 g) for $4.98. This is a sale price, down from $7.17. Both Sobeys and Safeway priced their Grand. Cheddar at $7.99 (package size not listed — cannot compare per-kg).

Ground Beef

For protein, Walmart Supercentre offered a Ground Chuck Medium Pack for $5.98 (pack size not specified — cannot compare per-lb). Sobeys and Safeway both listed Regular Ground Beef (1 lb) at $5.88.

Pastas

Pasta choices varied by store. Walmart Supercentre had Great value, whole wheat spaghetti (13.25 oz) for $1.97. At Sobeys, Barilla protein pasta was $2.00. Safeway was the most expensive for this category, with Gnocchi pasta (454 g) at $5.99.

Tomatoes

Produce prices were competitive. Walmart Supercentre sold Beefsteak tomatoes (1 lb) for $1.92. Both Sobeys and Safeway offered Tomatoes On The Vine (1 lb) for $1.49.

Bottom Line

If you want the lowest total bill, head to Walmart Supercentre for a total of $17.83. Keep in mind that every price listed in this report reflects a temporary sale. The savings on cheese and bread at Walmart are especially dependent on these current promotions.

Help Us Track Prices in Edmonton

This analysis is based on community-submitted prices from 17 stores across 15 grocery chains in Edmonton. Prices change frequently and may vary by location.

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