Recipe Source: Stay Young At Heart
Prep time |
Cook time |
Yields |
Serving Size |
15 minutes |
1 hour |
6 servings |
5 oz sauce and 9 oz spaghetti |
Nonstick cooking spray
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1 lb 99 percent fat-free ground turkey
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1 can (28 oz) no-salt-added tomatoes, cut up
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1 C finely chopped green bell pepper
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1 C finely chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp ground black pepper
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1 lb spaghetti
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Directions
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1
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Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Preheat over high heat.
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2
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Add turkey; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Drain fat and discard.
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3
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Stir in tomatoes with their juice, green pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer covered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover; simmer for 15 minutes more. (If you prefer a creamier sauce, give sauce a whirl in your blender or food processor.)
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4
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Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in unsalted water. Drain well.
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5
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Serve sauce over spaghetti.
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