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Choosing extra lean or lean ground meat keeps this recipe heart healthy. If you want to make it vegetarian, substitute chopped mushrooms. This sauce is great to keep in the freezer for a last minute meal.
What you'll need
Ingredients
Directions
Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Cook onion and bell pepper until softened.
Add turkey and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally for 8–10 minutes until meat is no longer pink. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes with their juice, oregano, basil, salt, and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.
Serve sauce over spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1.50 cup
Serving Per Container 8
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 360 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 9 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat 2 g | 10% | |
| Sodium 197 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 54 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber 9 g | 32% | |
| Protein 22 g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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