Healthy Spaghetti Sauce with Vegetables

5 from 1 vote

Healthy Spaghetti Sauce with Vegetables

Homemade healthy spaghetti sauce with vegetables and ground turkey or with no meat is here! Made in a Dutch Oven on the stove top from scratch is delicious.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Course: Entree, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: ground turkey, healthy, homemade, spaghetti sauce

Servings:

Author: The Typical Mom

Equipment

1 pot or dutch oven
1 wooden spatula

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey
2 tsp olive oil
1 onion diced
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 carrots peeled and diced
2 stalks celery diced
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1/2 c dry red wine or just use 1/2 cup more broth
1 c chicken broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 c milk or heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
Push the sautéed vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground turkey to the other side. Break up the turkey with a spoon and cook until it's browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Then, add the crushed tomatoes, red wine (if using), chicken or vegetable broth, dried oregano, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet or pot, and let the sauce simmer for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
This will allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken. Stir in the milk or cream to add a touch of richness to the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Drain and set aside. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the Bolognese sauce over the cooked pasta. Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

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