Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
- Total Time
- 1:03
- Prep
- 0:18
- Cook
- 0:45
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
This homemade meat sauce is made more nutritious using lean ground turkey instead of fatty ground beef. It gets a flavor boost from a dash of red pepper flakes.
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cooking spray1 spray(s)
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uncooked onion(s)1 cup(s), chopped
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garlic clove(s)4 clove(s), medium, minced
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canned tomatoes56 oz, plum-variety, undrained, coarsely chopped
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canned tomato paste6 oz
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dried basil1 ½ tsp
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dried oregano1 tsp
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sugar1 tsp
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table salt½ tsp, optional
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crushed red pepper flakes¼ tsp, optional
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uncooked ground turkey breast20 oz
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uncooked spaghetti12 oz, cooked without added salt and fat, drained
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grated Parmesan cheese2 Tbsp, or Romano cheese
- Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.
- Add onion to skillet; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar and, if desired, salt and pepper flakes; bring to a simmer. Simmer uncovered 25 to 35 minutes or until sauce is desired consistency.
- Meanwhile, cook turkey in a large skillet until no longer pink, breaking into chunks with a wooden spoon. Stir turkey into sauce; heat through. Serve over spaghetti and sprinkle with cheese.