Easy Turkey Ragu

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time:

Materials:

  • 1 lb. spaghetti cooked according to package directions
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 tsp chopped thyme
  • 1/4 tsp chopped rosemary
  • 1/4 cup red wine (if you don’t want to use wine substitute for vegetable or chicken stock)
  • 28 ounce tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil

Process:

  1. In a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium/high heat, add in 2 tbsp. olive oil.
  2. Add in the onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add in the carrot. Cook 2-3 minutes and then add in the ground turkey.
  5. Cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until turkey is cooked through (3-5 minutes).
  6. Add in the red wine and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add in the tomato sauce and season with chopped rosemary and thyme, dried oregano, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Stir well to incorporate.
  8. Cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
  9. Add in the cooked pasta and mix well to combine.
  10. Add in the Parmesan cheese.
  11. Plate and ENJOY!

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