Best 7 Turkey Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Turkey Tomato Pasta Sauce, a delectable fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile sauce pairs perfectly with a variety of pasta shapes, making it a customizable main course or a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes.

Our recipe collection offers three distinct variations, each catering to different dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. The classic Turkey Tomato Pasta Sauce provides a rich and hearty experience, featuring ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, and a luscious tomato-based sauce that captures the essence of Italian cuisine.

For those seeking a lighter option, our Turkey Tomato Pasta Sauce with Zucchini Noodles offers a refreshing twist. This recipe replaces traditional pasta with spiralized zucchini, creating a healthier and equally flavorful alternative that maintains the integrity of the original dish.

Lastly, our Vegan Turkey Tomato Pasta Sauce caters to plant-based enthusiasts, using meatless crumbles as a substitute for ground turkey. This variation delivers a satisfying and protein-packed meal without compromising on taste or texture.

No matter your dietary choices, our Turkey Tomato Pasta Sauce recipes guarantee a satisfying and delicious experience. So, let's dive into the culinary adventure and explore the diverse flavors that await you!

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TURKEY PASTA SAUCE



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A tangy, deep tomato meat sauce for pasta, made with ground turkey.

Provided by David Pham

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h22m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry white wine
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add turkey; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Add red pepper flakes.
  • Stir tomatoes, white wine, tomato paste, oregano, and basil into the pot. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the raw wine flavor cooks off, about 1 hour. Stir in sugar to reduce acidity. Season with salt and pepper. Puree sauce with an immersion blender for a less chunky sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 279.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

TURKEY LINGUINE WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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I love an easy weeknight meal! This meal comes together quickly and uses up that half block of cream cheese that ends up in the fridge. -Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 carton (32 ounces) unsalted chicken stock
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces uncooked linguine
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings., In same pan, cook and crumble turkey with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in stock, tomatoes and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in linguine and half of the bacon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until linguine is al dente, 9-10 minutes., Stir in cream cheese until melted; stir in parsley. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

TOMATO-BASIL TURKEY CASSEROLE



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Give new life to leftover turkey in a pleasing casserole featuring pasta, zucchini and olives in tasty tomato sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked gemelli pasta (8 oz)
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any hearty or thick variety)
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • In casserole, mix pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until bubbly and thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

AMAZING GROUND TURKEY TOMATO SAUCE



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This is my tried and true best pasta sauce that is both fresh and healthy!

Provided by dinkytink

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, tomato, basil, and garlic in hot oil until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Break ground turkey into small pieces and add to pot; season with Italian seasoning and oregano. Cook and stir mixture until turkey is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce into the turkey mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir tomato paste into the turkey mixture until evenly colored; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the liquid is reheated, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1351.5 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

TURKEY-TOMATO PASTA SAUCE



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We love pasta dishes, especially easy low-fat ones. This savory spaghetti sauce is a favorite at our house. The chunky mixture is good ladled over any type of pasta. -Sherry Hulsman of Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked spaghetti
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. , Add the tomatoes, wine, basil and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GROUND TURKEY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Make and share this Ground Turkey Spaghetti Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Heirloom

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a 4 1/2 quart pot/pan brown the ground turkey over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, stirring until all is combined.
  • Add chicken broth to thin it down a little bit.
  • Add spices, butter, and salt and pepper and allow to simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes (just long enough to boil the water and cook the pasta!).
  • Taste and adjust seasonings to preference.

SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Trish Hall

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped celery, about two ribs
Dash of garlic powder
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons capers, crushed
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
Pepper to taste
1/3 pound of spaghetti
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 pound cooked turkey, julienned

Steps:

  • Put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the celery and garlic powder and saute 1 minute over low heat. Add the tomato paste and water and blend together. Add the rosemary, Tabasco and capers and simmer 10 minutes. Add mustard and pepper to taste, and continue simmering a minute or two.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2 quarts water to a boil in pot. Add the spaghetti with a dash of salt. Cook 7 or 8 minutes or until done.
  • While the spaghetti cooks, melt the butter in a saucepan and cook the turkey enough to warm it.
  • Drain the spaghetti and mix in the remaining olive oil. Place the spaghetti on a platter. Pour sauce around it and in a central well. Place turkey in a ring around the central well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 708, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 824 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they are meaty and have fewer seeds.
  • Roast the tomatoes before adding them to the sauce. This will concentrate their flavor and make them sweeter.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the sauce. Garlic, basil, oregano, and rosemary are all good choices.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Serve the sauce with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Turkey tomato pasta sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, turkey tomato pasta sauce is sure to please.

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