There is something to be said about a really good meat sauce. I have found that it is all about the building of flavors to really make something truly of quality. I just love that the flavors in the sauce build over the week and this can easily be used as traditional meat sauce, added to a baked pasta dish smothered in cheese, or as a version of a sloppy joe. Every now and then, I crave the popping flavors of a spicy meat sauce and I love that this is a dish that is easy to freeze and pull out as needed. Check out the recipe below!
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground turkey
14.5 oz diced tomato
14.5 oz tomato sauce
1.5 cups diced onion
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup diced bell pepper
3 bay leaves
1 tbsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne
1 cup chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Peel and dice an onion and add it to a large pot. Add ground turkey and brown over medium heat.
- Mince garlic dice bell pepper and add to pot.
- Once meat is browned, add diced tomatoes and a herbs and other seasonings. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes and then add tomato sauce and chicken stock.
- Add bay leaves and reduce heat to medium low. Let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add with pasta and enjoy.