Amazing Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce

Amazing Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce

This tried-and-true pasta sauce with ground turkey is both fresh and healthy.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ white onion, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 6 basil leaves, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • ½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, tomato, basil, and garlic; saut? until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 2
Break ground turkey into small pieces and add to the pot; season with Italian seasoning and oregano. Cook and stir until turkey is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 3
Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 4
Stir in tomato paste until mixture is evenly colored; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes.

Recipe Tip

Add more tomato paste to thicken the sauce, or use less if you like it thinner.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414
Calories
25g
Fat
19g
Carbs
33g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 414
% Daily Value *
Total Fat25g 32%
Saturated Fat5g 24%
Cholesterol105mg 35%
Sodium1352mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate19g 7%
Dietary Fiber5g 17%
Total Sugars13g
Protein33g
Vitamin C26mg 132%
Calcium82mg 6%
Iron5mg 29%
Potassium1317mg 28%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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