Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce is the perfect way to sneak extra veggies into your picky eaters' meals! Loaded with hidden carrots, zucchini, and more, this delicious and healthy sauce is also an excellent diabetic-friendly option. Blend the veggies beforehand for ultimate stealth mode (kid-tested and approved!). Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months for future deliciousness.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 143.3 kcal
Protein 28g
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Ingredients for Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce

  1. In a large saucepan, crumble 1 lb ground turkey and cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the turkey is browned throughout (about 8-10 minutes).
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped zucchini, and 4 cloves garlic (minced).
  4. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Stir in 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, 15 oz can tomato sauce, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Use a spoon to break up any whole tomatoes.
  6. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, partially cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve over your favorite cooked pasta.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

8g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce?

Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce?

Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce has approximately 143.3 calories per serving, with about 28 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce?

The key ingredients for Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce are Ground Turkey, Onion, Carrot, Celery, Zucchini, Minced Garlic Cloves. See the full list with measurements above.

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