Best 13 Turkey Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipes

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Turkey tomato pasta 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 after the holidays, and it can also be made with ground turkey for a healthier and leaner option. This sauce is also a great way to sneak in some vegetables for picky eaters, and it can be served over pasta, rice, or even zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY LINGUINE WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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I love an easy weeknight meal! This meal comes together quickly and uses up that half block of cream cheese that ends up in the fridge. -Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 carton (32 ounces) unsalted chicken stock
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces uncooked linguine
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings., In same pan, cook and crumble turkey with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in stock, tomatoes and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in linguine and half of the bacon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until linguine is al dente, 9-10 minutes., Stir in cream cheese until melted; stir in parsley. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

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 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

TURKEY-TOMATO PASTA SAUCE



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We love pasta dishes, especially easy low-fat ones. This savory spaghetti sauce is a favorite at our house. The chunky mixture is good ladled over any type of pasta. -Sherry Hulsman of Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot cooked spaghetti
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. , Add the tomatoes, wine, basil and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH QUICK AND SPICY TOMATO SAUCE AND WHOLE-WHEAT SPAGHETTI



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The spicy kick and multiple herbs in this sauce lend layers of flavor without fat. The carrot, onion and Parmesan add volume and moisture.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings (1 serving equals about 1 1/3 cups pasta and sauce, plus 2 meatballs)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire roasted tomatoes, liquid included
1 teaspoon finely minced canned chipotle en adobo and sauce, or more to taste
2 teaspoons finely chopped oregano leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Salt
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
Cooking spray
1 pound ground turkey meat
1 slice fresh whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, pulsed into crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/2 cup finely grated carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 box (16 ounces) whole-wheat spaghetti

Steps:

  • Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil for pasta.;
  • Make Sauce:
  • In a 4-quart saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the onions until translucent, about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, chipotles, oregano, rosemary, and salt. Bring all the ingredients to a low boil, reduce heat and cook for approximately 15 minutes, until liquid has evaporated slightly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. While sauce is cooking, make meatballs.
  • Preheat the broiler. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine the turkey with all other ingredients in a large work bowl. Form into 2 1/2 -inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Broil for 10 minutes, or until browned and almost entirely cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, remove rosemary sprig from sauce and add fresh basil. Add the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and cook additional 10 minutes, or until sauce has slightly thickened and meatballs have absorbed some of the sauce. While the meatballs are cooking, cook the whole-wheat spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the sauce and meatballs, toss and heat through over medium heat. Divide evenly among 4 pasta bowls and garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan.

AMAZING GROUND TURKEY TOMATO SAUCE



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This is my tried and true best pasta sauce that is both fresh and healthy!

Provided by dinkytink

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

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup olive oil
½ white onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
6 basil leaves, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon oregano
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, tomato, basil, and garlic in hot oil until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Break ground turkey into small pieces and add to pot; season with Italian seasoning and oregano. Cook and stir mixture until turkey is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce into the turkey mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir tomato paste into the turkey mixture until evenly colored; season with salt and pepper. Cook until the liquid is reheated, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1351.5 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Michele Ragussis, Food Network Star Season 8 Finalist

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds spaghetti squash
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
One 16-ounce can San Marzano diced tomatoes
One 16-ounce can San Marzano tomato sauce
2 pounds ground turkey meat
1 loaf Italian bread, chopped
1 cup milk
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 bunch fresh basil, large stems removed, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Halve the squash lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  • Place on a baking sheet, cut-side up. Roast the squash until softened, 30 to 40 minutes depending on size.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Saute the garlic and onions until translucent. Add the tomatoes and simmer on low heat, about 45 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, bread, milk, Parmesan, basil and parsley and mix well. Form into 2-inch meatballs.
  • Heat a few tablespoons of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the meatballs until browned on all sides. Cook in batches if needed. Transfer the meatballs to the tomato sauce and simmer until cooked through.
  • Using a fork, remove the squash flesh from the skin and stir the squash into the tomato sauce. Serve the squash topped with meatballs.

TOMATO-BASIL TURKEY CASSEROLE



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Give new life to leftover turkey in a pleasing casserole featuring pasta, zucchini and olives in tasty tomato sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked gemelli pasta (8 oz)
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any hearty or thick variety)
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • In casserole, mix pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes longer or until bubbly and thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

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 MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Tender meatballs filled with onions and Parmesan, bathed in plenty of tomato sauce, are classics in every way except for one: They call for turkey instead of the usual beef (or beef-veal-pork combination). Serve them over spaghetti or polenta, or stuff them into a hero roll for a sandwich. Try to use ground dark meat turkey here if you can, it has a deeper, richer flavor than ground white meat.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, meatballs, main course

Time 50m

Yield 28 meatballs, 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, more for serving, if desired
1/2 cup panko or other plain dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup chopped chives or basil
2 garlic cloves, grated on a microplane or minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey, very cold
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
3 cups marinara sauce, more to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cheese, bread crumbs, onion, chives, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes, if using, and mix well. Add turkey and egg and blend with your hands until well mixed. If you've got time, cover mixture and chill for an hour or up to 24 hours. These are easiest to form into balls while very cold. Form into 28 meatballs, each about 1 1/4-inches in diameter.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large sauté pan. When hot, add enough of the meatballs to fit in one layer without crowding, and brown on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate, add another tablespoon of oil to pan and brown another layer of meatballs, transferring them to the plate as they brown. Repeat until all meatballs are browned, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
  • When meatballs are all browned, add marinara sauce to pan and bring to a simmer, scraping up the browned bits on the pan bottom. Return meatballs and their juices to pan, shake pan to cover the meatballs with sauce, and lower heat. Partly cover pan and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Serve hot, drizzled with more olive oil and sprinkled with more cheese, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 382, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 827 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

PENNE WITH TOMATO SAUCE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Penne With Tomato Sauce Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, medium onion, red chili flakes, garlic, crushed tomato, salt, penne pasta

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ medium onion, finely diced
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
14 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
salt, to taste
½ lb penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and cook until the onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the chile flakes and garlic, and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Save ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
  • Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Stir well, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 7 grams

TURKEY BOLOGNESE PASTA BAKE



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No need to choose between tangy tomato or creamy cheese sauce - this easy bake, with turkey mince and mascarpone, has the best of both

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
500g turkey mince (thigh is best)
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp chipotle paste
300ml chicken stock
400g large pasta shells
250g tub mascarpone
200g cheddar, grated
2 tbsp grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onions and cook for 8-10 mins until softened. Add the mince and brown all over. Once browned, add the garlic, tomatoes, chipotle paste and chicken stock, and bring to the boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 35-40 mins, adding a splash of water if it looks too dry.
  • While the turkey cooks, boil the pasta following pack instructions, then drain, reserving some of the water. Warm through the mascarpone with a splash of the hot pasta water over a low heat. Add 140g cheddar, season and stir to combine.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Transfer the turkey sauce to a large baking dish. Stir the cheese sauce through the pasta and pour over the mince. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and the parmesan on top. Bake in the oven for 20 mins or until golden and crisping at the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes. The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your sauce will be.
  • Roast or grill the tomatoes before using them. This will concentrate their flavors even more.
  • Add some herbs to the sauce. Fresh basil, oregano, and thyme are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the sauce. Simmer it gently for 30-45 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta. Spaghetti, penne, and rigatoni are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Turkey tomato pasta sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year long. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste by adding different herbs, spices, or vegetables. Serve it over your favorite pasta or use it to make a lasagna or casserole.

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