How to Add Flavor to Bottled Pasta Sauce | Turkey Meat Sauce

How to Add Flavor to Bottled Pasta Sauce | Turkey Meat Sauce

Ground turkey meat and aromatics add an incredible depth of flavor. It is super delicious. I usually love to use bottled pasta sauce and the secret is to kick it up a notch.

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Course: Al La Carte, Sauce

Cuisine: American, Easy, Italian

Keyword: Best bottled pasta sauce, Best turkey meat sauce, Bestever Turkey Meat sauce, How to make turkey meat sauce, Meat Sauce Recipes, Rao Marinara Sauce, Turkey Ground Meat Sauce

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 55

Total Time: 1

Servings: People

Calories: 350kcal

Author: Yasmin Jackson

Equipment

1 5 Quart Dutch Oven/Pot I like to use All Clad Brand

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 red onion diced
3 large cloves fresh garlic peeled and finely minced
1 teaspoon Turmeric
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (can substitute sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
3/4 cups shredded carrots (about 2 small to medium)
1 teaspoon salt plus a pinch
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus a pinch
1 pound ground turkey (white or dark meat)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
10 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
8 ounces chicken stock
32 ounces pasta sauce (I use RAO Marinara Sauce)

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a 5 quart dutch oven pot using medium heat.
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Add the onions and sauté 2 to 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant
1/2 red onion
Add in the garlic. Cook 30 seconds
3 large cloves fresh garlic
Add in the turmeric, paprika and hot pepper flakes if using. Cook 30 seconds
1 teaspoon Turmeric , 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Add in the shredded carrots. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir. Cook 2 to 3 minutes to develop flavor.
3/4 cups shredded carrots, 1 teaspoon salt , 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Add in the turkey ground meat. Use the back of the spoon to break up the meat and mix to combine with carrots and aromatics. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
1 pound ground turkey
Add in the fresh cilantro, salt and freshly ground black peppe. Stir.
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
Tie together the thyme and rosemary sprigs, bay leaf and cinnamon stick with a piece of kitchen twine.
10 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, 1 sprig fresh rosemary, 1 bay leaf, 1 cinnamon stick
Add in the chicken stock and tomato sauce. Stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes. The color will darken and sauce will look thicker.
8 ounces chicken stock, 32 ounces pasta sauce
Turn off the stove and serve with your favorite pasta.

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Notes

Tutorial Video is available for How to Add Flavor to Bottled Pasta Sauce | Turkey Meat Sauce.

Nutritional information will vary depending on actual serving size.

Additional Notes:

The sauce can be used to simmer meatballs.

You can substitute ground chicken or ground beef.

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