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Healthy Turkey Vegetable Sauce

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Prep time: 45 mins

Cook time: 6-8hours

Servings: 18

Ingredients

2 tsp of granulated sugar

1/2 tsp of dried rosemary

1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

1 tsp of dried oregano

1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper

2 tsp of fennel seeds

56 oz can of crushed tomatoes

6 oz can of tomato paste

3 lbs of extra lean ground turkey

3 - 4 minced cloves garlic

1 medium red bell pepper seed removed and thinly diced

2 ribs of celery, thinly diced

2 medium carrots peeled and thinly diced

1 medium yellow onion, peeled and thinly diced

Preparations

1. Sauté the onions, celery and carrots in a non-stick skillet on high-medium heat until the onion is soft and starting to turn golden brown.

2. Add the garlic and red bell pepper to the pan, cook for 5 more minutes.

3. Add ground turkey; Crumble the turkey while cooking, into small sizes, but not too thinly. Cook the turkey until it’s no more pink.

4. Transfer the ingredients in the skillet into a 6-7 quart crock pot. Pour in the rest ingredients, stir everything.

5. Cook with the lid on for 6 to 8 hours on LOW.

6. Serve over pasta, zoodles or spaghetti squash. Can be freeze in a containers for up to 6 months