Ground Turkey Spaghetti

5 from 1 vote

A cozy, tomato-forward ground turkey spaghetti that layers aromatics, tomato paste and red wine for rich weeknight flavor. Done in about 45 minutes and perfect for leftovers.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 161.5kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Knife
Cutting board
Dutch Oven

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 yellow onion diced
2 carrots diced
2 celery stalks diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoons salt
1 pound 93% lean ground turkey (can also use ground beef, ground pork or sausage)
½ cup dry red wine optional (replace with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar if desired)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh basil
salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat olive oil & butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, carrots and celery and sauté for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 yellow onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks
Add in the salt, minced garlic and ground turkey. Cook while crumbling for 5 minutes.
2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoons salt, 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
Pour in the red wine (if using), deglaze the bottom of the pot & allow to cook for 5 minutes. Add in the can of crushed tomatoes, black pepper, and basil.
½ cup dry red wine, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, salt and black pepper to taste
Bring the sauce to a boil, cover, then turn down the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes. Season with more salt to taste.
Serve with spaghetti and top with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Wine is optional. You can use a little broth or add a splash of balsamic vinegar as substitutes.
Doneness cue: When the carrot pieces are tender, the sauce is ready.

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