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Ground Turkey Spaghetti Sauce

A hearty, vegetable-packed ground turkey spaghetti sauce that's easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 carrots finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes 1 can
  • 15 oz tomato sauce 1 can
  • 6 oz tomato paste 1 can
  • 4-5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning use Italian seasoning if preferred
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high until glistening.
  2. Add the finely chopped carrots, green and red bell peppers, and diced onion; cook 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Add 1 pound ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes (28 oz), tomato sauce (15 oz), tomato paste (6 oz), minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil or Italian seasoning, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and red pepper if using.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, about 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed, then serve over pasta.

Notes

  • Carrots take the longest to become tender; sauté them a little longer if desired.
  • Flavors improve after chilling for 24 hours.
  • You can make the sauce a day in advance.
  • This sauce freezes well in airtight containers.