Best 10 Spaghetti With Turkey Meat Sauce Recipes

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Spaghetti with turkey meat sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it can also be made with ground turkey. The sauce is typically made with a combination of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices, and it can be cooked in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. Spaghetti with turkey meat sauce is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering.

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SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 slices white bread, crust removed and torn into small shreds
1/4 cup whole milk
3/4 pound ground turkey (recommended: 93 percent lean dark meat)
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage, casing removed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for pan-frying
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in thick puree
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Preheat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • In a medium bowl, soak the torn white bread with the milk. Let soak for 1minute then remove the bread and squeeze out the excess milk.
  • In another bowl, add ground turkey, turkey sausage, Parmesan, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper. Add milk soaked bread and mix all ingredients gently. Form meat mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • In a large heavy skillet, add meatballs and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove the meatballs to a paper towel lined platter. Repeat in batches until there are no remaining meatballs. Add meatballs to the cooked sauce and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • For the sauce: Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add dried basil, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Toss spaghetti and sauce with meatballs in a large serving bowl. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

QUICK TURKEY SPAGHETTI



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"My family never tires of this versatile entree. We can have it once a week, and it's different each time! I sometimes omit the turkey for a meatless meal, change up the veggies or use my own tomato sauce." Mary Lou Moeller - Wooster, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
6 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, pepper, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir in the tomato sauce, spaghetti, water and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until spaghetti and vegetables are tender. Garnish with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Flavorful turkey meatballs in a tomato spaghetti sauce. Serve by themselves, over noodles, or sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by samnan2

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 medium white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon red pepper paste
1 ½ pounds lean ground turkey
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice, or more to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons oil
4 cups water, or more as needed
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • Combine parsley, onion, garlic, and red pepper paste in the bowl of a food processor; process until finely blended. Transfer to a large bowl. Add turkey, basil, thyme, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper; mix until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into uniformly-sized meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add meatballs, working in batches if necessary, and saute until browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  • Add 4 cups water, spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste to the saucepan; mix to combine. Add more water if sauce seems too thick. Drop meatballs into sauce and cook over medium-low heat until flavors have melded, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1055.2 mg, Sugar 18 g

TURKEY PASTA SAUCE



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A tangy, deep tomato meat sauce for pasta, made with ground turkey.

Provided by David Pham

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h22m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry white wine
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add turkey; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Add red pepper flakes.
  • Stir tomatoes, white wine, tomato paste, oregano, and basil into the pot. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the raw wine flavor cooks off, about 1 hour. Stir in sugar to reduce acidity. Season with salt and pepper. Puree sauce with an immersion blender for a less chunky sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 279.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Looking for a leaner twist on classic spaghetti and meatballs? Try this version, which is made with ground turkey mixed with onion, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper
1 large egg
1/3 cup milk
1 white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer, covered, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with a fork. Stir in onion, breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley. Add turkey, and mix until combined. Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Add meatballs to skillet, and spoon sauce over to coat. Place over medium heat until meatballs are just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions, about 12 minutes. Drain pasta, transfer to skillet, and toss gently with the sauce. Serve with more cheese.

GROUND TURKEY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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Make and share this Ground Turkey Spaghetti Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Heirloom

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a 4 1/2 quart pot/pan brown the ground turkey over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, stirring until all is combined.
  • Add chicken broth to thin it down a little bit.
  • Add spices, butter, and salt and pepper and allow to simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes (just long enough to boil the water and cook the pasta!).
  • Taste and adjust seasonings to preference.

TURKEY SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is rich, homey and flavorful, but lower in sodium than jarred meat sauce. Jennifer Kolb - Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 7-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked multigrain spaghetti

Steps:

  • Crumble sausage and turkey into a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Add the mushrooms, green pepper and onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the puree, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes., Discard bay leaves. Serve desired amount with spaghetti. Cool remaining sauce; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 Spanish onion, chopped
10 ounces ground turkey
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
Two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
Two 6-ounce cans tomato paste
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/2 bunch fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil, garlic and onion. Cook until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste, stirring to combine. Add the sugar, dried basil, oregano, parsley, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add the bay leaves and 1/2 cup water. Stir well and simmer to infuse the flavors, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cook the spaghetti in the boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain well.
  • Transfer the spaghetti to a platter and ladle the sauce on top. Top with the grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY MEAT SAUCE



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Using nonstick cooking spray, ground turkey, and no added salt helps to make this classic dish heart-healthy. This is a really good dish! hope you enjoy it!

Provided by tmw_2008

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked

Steps:

  • Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray coating. Preheat over high heat.
  • Add turkey; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Drain fat and discard.
  • Stir in tomatoes with their juice, green pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, and black pepper and Bring to a boil.
  • reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover; simmer for 15 minutes more. (If you like a creamier sauce, give sauce a whirl in your blender or food processor.)
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in unsalted water. Drain well.
  • Serve sauce over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.3, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 85.8, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.3, Protein 26.1

SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY AND TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Trish Hall

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped celery, about two ribs
Dash of garlic powder
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons capers, crushed
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
Pepper to taste
1/3 pound of spaghetti
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 pound cooked turkey, julienned

Steps:

  • Put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the celery and garlic powder and saute 1 minute over low heat. Add the tomato paste and water and blend together. Add the rosemary, Tabasco and capers and simmer 10 minutes. Add mustard and pepper to taste, and continue simmering a minute or two.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2 quarts water to a boil in pot. Add the spaghetti with a dash of salt. Cook 7 or 8 minutes or until done.
  • While the spaghetti cooks, melt the butter in a saucepan and cook the turkey enough to warm it.
  • Drain the spaghetti and mix in the remaining olive oil. Place the spaghetti on a platter. Pour sauce around it and in a central well. Place turkey in a ring around the central well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 708, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 824 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta. Spaghetti is a classic choice for this dish, but you can also use other long pasta shapes like linguine or fettuccine. If you're using a shorter pasta shape like penne or macaroni, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
  • Brown the turkey meat well. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming dry. Be sure to break up the meat into small pieces as it cooks.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really makes this dish, so be sure to use one that you enjoy. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own from scratch. If you're making your own sauce, be sure to use fresh ingredients and simmer it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Add some vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to this dish. You can add any vegetables that you like, but some good options include onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini.
  • Serve with a side of bread or salad. This will help to round out the meal and make it more satisfying.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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