TURKEY SAUCE FOR PASTA

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, weekday, condiments

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the onion and saute until soft and barely beginning to brown. Add the garlic and stir.
  • Add the turkey and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the meat is uniformly broken up and loses its color. Stir in the oregano and fennel.
  • Drain the tomatoes, reserving the juice. Break them up and add to the turkey. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring from time to time, for about 20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste with salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes.
  • Before serving, reheat the sauce, adding a little of the reserved juice if the sauce is too thick. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 343, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 834 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

T C odika Odika
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I'll definitely be making this again!


Hamza Touqeer
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Yum!


AFP Tv
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5 stars!


Dominick Robinson
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This sauce is a keeper! It's delicious, easy to make, and can be used in a variety of dishes. I highly recommend it.


Wizy Obimba
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I love the versatility of this sauce. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, but it's also fancy enough for a special occasion.


Sohid Ullah
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This sauce is a great base for a variety of dishes. I've used it to make lasagna, stuffed shells, and even pizza.


Willie McBride
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I froze half of this sauce for later, and it reheated beautifully. It was just as delicious the second time around.


Joshua Rome
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I served this sauce over spaghetti squash instead of pasta, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Kerina Chikupo
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I used a combination of ground turkey and Italian sausage in this sauce, and it turned out amazing. The sausage added a nice spicy kick.


Ramjanak. Yadav
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I didn't even notice them in this sauce. They added a nice depth of flavor without being overpowering.


LATONYA GOODEN
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This sauce is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the flavorful sauce and won't even notice the hidden veggies.


Tarek Rady
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I love that this sauce can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to have a delicious meal on the table even on busy weeknights.


Mahato Sobit
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This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dilanka Karunarathne
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I'm always looking for new ways to use ground turkey, and this sauce is a great option. It's a flavorful and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes.


Avaa lucicc
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I was looking for a healthier alternative to traditional pasta sauce, and this turkey sauce fit the bill perfectly. It's packed with vegetables and lean protein, and it tastes just as good as the real thing.


Cedric Broomfield
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I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. They love the rich flavor and the fact that it's not too heavy.


Misshi Rao
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this sauce was surprisingly delicious. The flavors all came together really well, and the sauce was nice and thick.


Katy Stoffberg
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I was really impressed with how easy this sauce was to make. I didn't have any trouble finding the ingredients, and the steps were all very straightforward.


Ziaur Rahoman
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This turkey sauce is so flavorful and versatile! I served it over pasta, but I think it would also be great on rice or potatoes.