Turkey Spaghetti
A delicious and healthier version of spaghetti made with ground turkey and a rich tomato sauce.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Spaghetti
- 2 cans Tomato Sauce (15 oz. each)
- 1 lb. Ground Turkey
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Yellow Onion, grated or finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Carrot, grated or finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1.5 tsp Dried Basil
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated optional
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water, then drain.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add grated onion and carrot, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, cover, and steam for a few minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ground turkey. Cook for about 10 minutes, breaking apart until fully cooked.
- Stir in tomato sauce and dried herbs. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, mix in grated Parmesan cheese. Serve turkey sauce over spaghetti.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently.