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Ma Susu’s Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
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Instructions
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Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes.
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Add the ground turkey, and use a spoon to break into small pieces. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add the can of tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, water, salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 20-30 minutes until sauce is thickened.
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Toss with cooked spaghetti noodles or pasts of choice. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Build Depth with Tomato Paste 🍅Toast your tomato paste in olive oil for 1-2 minutes before adding other ingredients to concentrate its flavor and eliminate any metallic taste, creating a richer sauce foundation.
- Brown Turkey Properly for Texture 🍗Break the ground turkey into small pieces and let it sit undisturbed in the hot pan for 2-3 minutes before stirring—this creates better browning and prevents it from becoming mushy.
- Sweat Vegetables Before Adding Tomatoes 🧅Cook your onions and peppers in olive oil until softened (about 5-7 minutes) before adding tomatoes; this mellows their raw bite and allows their natural sugars to caramelize for deeper flavor.
- Simmer Low and Slow for Flavor Melding 🔥Keep your sauce at a gentle simmer for at least 20-30 minutes rather than a rolling boil; this allows all flavors to marry harmoniously without burning or reducing too quickly.
- Season Gradually Throughout Cooking ⏰Add kosher salt in stages—some when browning turkey, more with vegetables, and a final pinch at the end—rather than all at once for better-balanced, nuanced seasoning throughout the sauce.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
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