Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce Recipe

Enjoy a hearty and flavorful ground turkey tomato sauce, perfect for pasta, lasagna, or a cozy weeknight meal. This slow-cooked recipe develops rich, deep flavors in your crock-pot, leaving you with minimal effort and maximum taste. Serves 6 (1/2 cup servings).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 380 mins
Calories 208.6 kcal
Protein 30g
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Ingredients for Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce

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How to Make Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce

  1. Finely chop 1 medium onion. Brown 1 lb ground turkey with the chopped onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Break up any large clumps of turkey as it cooks.
  2. Drain off any excess grease from the cooked turkey and onion mixture.
  3. In your crock-pot, combine: 28 oz (794g) crushed tomatoes, 15 oz (425g) tomato sauce, 6 oz (170g) tomato paste, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional), 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  4. Add the cooked ground turkey and onion mixture to the crock-pot. Stir gently to incorporate.
  5. Cover the crock-pot and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will become!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

10g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce?

Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce takes about 400 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 380 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce?

Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce has approximately 208.6 calories per serving, with about 30 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce?

The key ingredients for Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce are Ground Turkey, Spaghetti Sauce, Onion, Oregano, Garlic, Basil. See the full list with measurements above.

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