SLOW COOKER HEARTY TURKEY RAGU

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Flavorful and economical, turkey thighs slow cooked with vegetables and tomato sauce create a delicious ragu to serve with chunky pasta shapes like rigatoni or penne. This recipe makes plenty of sauce, so freeze batches in small containers for quick and easy weeknight suppers.

Provided by Debra D.

Categories     European

Time 9h

Yield 1 1/2 Cups, 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (1 1/2 lb) turkey thighs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, quartered
1/2 cup water
1 lb pasta

Steps:

  • Pat turkey dry with paper towels; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook turkey thighs 8 to 10 minutes or until browned, turning once. Place turkey in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cook onions, carrots, celery, garlic and rosemary in same skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add to slow cooker, along with tomatoes, mushrooms, water and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Cook, covered, on low 8 to 9 hours or until turkey is tender and pulls away from bones. Remove turkey, leaving cooker on. Cut into bite-size pieces; discard skin and bones. Return turkey to slow cooker; cook 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve ragu over pasta.

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I loved the ease of this recipe. The slow cooker made it so convenient. The turkey ragu was delicious and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Asim Anwar
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to prepare and the results were delicious. The turkey was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be


Muhammad Alyaskhan
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey ragu was so delicious and flavorful. I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. I served it over mashed potatoes and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Dorcas Davou
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The turkey was dry and the sauce was thin and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.


Inam Inkosi
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to the sauce, and it was much better. I also served it over rice instead of mashed potatoes, which I think helped to balance out the flavors.


Debashis Mondol
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I loved the ease of this recipe. The slow cooker made it so convenient. The turkey ragu was delicious and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Francis Buabeng
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to prepare and the results were delicious. The turkey was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be


Salim Malik
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey ragu was so delicious and flavorful. I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. I served it over mashed potatoes and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ahmet Redzepi
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The turkey was dry and the sauce was thin and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.


vicki stolz
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to the sauce, and it was much better. I also served it over rice instead of mashed potatoes, which I think helped to balance out the flavors.


Mamun Talukdar
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I loved the ease of this recipe. The slow cooker made it so convenient. The turkey ragu was delicious and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Pluto Hollywood
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to prepare and the results were delicious. The turkey was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be


Enya Liu
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey ragu was so delicious and flavorful. I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. I served it over mashed potatoes and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again and again.


skyler howell
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The turkey was dry and the sauce was thin and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.


Alisat Miya
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to the sauce, and it was much better. I also served it over rice instead of mashed potatoes, which I think helped to balance out the flavors.


Sheuly Rahman Happy
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I loved this recipe! The turkey ragu was so rich and flavorful, and the slow cooker made it so easy to prepare. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Brianna Brown
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This was a great recipe! The turkey was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. I served it over mashed potatoes and everyone loved it. I will definitely make this again.


Alamgir Hossain
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the hearty flavor of the turkey and the creamy sauce. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas, but it's also good with ground turkey. I


Monkey Lover
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This turkey ragu is a delicious and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The slow cooker does all the work, and the results are amazing. The turkey is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. I served it over mashed potatoe