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Classic Spaghetti with Ground Turkey

This Classic Spaghetti recipe combines ground turkey and sausage for ideal flavor! So simple to make and sure to become a hit with the family.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large sweet yellow onion finely diced
  • 4 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground turkey*
  • 1 lb turkey sausage or ground italian sausage
  • 2 28 oz cans San Marzano Whole Tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil optional

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot to medium high heat, add olive oil to grease the pot. Add onion and garlic, cook for 3-5 minutes or until fragrant. Add both ground turkey and sausage. Cook sausage and turkey until no longer pink (8-10 mins).
  • Add tomatoes, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Immediately turn heat to low and let simmer.
  • Simmer for at least 1 hour, up to 2 hours. Before serving add red pepper and basil.
  • Serve with spaghetti squash, or pasta noodles.

Notes

*You can use ground beef in place of turkey.
This recipe tastes better the second day, and will last up until 1 week in the fridge. It also freezes well.