Ground Turkey Spaghetti Sauce
A flavorful and hearty spaghetti sauce made with ground turkey, tomato sauce, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 15-oz cans tomato sauce Choose high-quality brands for the best flavor.
- 1/2 cup onion Chopped.
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 4 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 1/2 tsp parsley Dried.
- 1 1/2 tsp basil Dried.
- 1/2 tsp oregano Dried.
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Grated.
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 lb spaghetti For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by cooking the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, in a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped onion and 1/4 cup of grated carrot to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add 1 lb of ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until no longer pink.
- Pour in the two 15-oz cans of tomato sauce and stir well to combine.
- Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons of basil, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir well.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10–15 minutes.
- Fold in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Serve the sauce generously over the cooked spaghetti.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or a simple green salad. This sauce can also be used in lasagna or as a filling for stuffed peppers.