Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

1 pound ground lean turkey
1 medium onion - (6 oz) chopped
1 medium carrot - (4 oz) grated
1 medium celery rib - (3 oz) chopped
1 medium zucchini 6 oz), grated
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 tablespoon crushed dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed died basil
1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 can no-salt-added Italian-style
tomatoes in puree - (28 oz)
1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes - (14 1/2 oz) with juice
1/2 cup water

Method

In a large saucepan, crumble the turkey and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until turkey is white throughout. Drain off all fat.

Add the onion, carrot, celery, zucchini, and garlic. Continue to cook, stirring, until vegetables are limp, about 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining ingredients, using the back of a spoon to break up whole tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring often.

Serve over cooked pasta.

This recipe yields about 6 cups or 6 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Very Lean Meat, 3 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: 151 calories (7% calories from fat), 21 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.3 g saturated fat), 15 g carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 51 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium.

Yield

6 Servings


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