How to Make Turkey Pasta Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turkey pasta sauce is a delicious and hearty addition to any pasta dish. It's a great way to incorporate lean protein into your meal while also adding rich and savory flavors. This recipe is perfect for using up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or any other occasion, and it can be easily adapted to suit your taste preferences.

With a mix of ground turkey, tomatoes, herbs, and spices, this pasta sauce is a comforting and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. It's a versatil...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 12 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 22 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 7 cups

  • 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

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 279mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 584mg