antonio's sunday gravy

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Cumming, GA
Updated on Jan 17, 2015

A heart healthy twist on your traditional meat sauce using ground turkey meat with a low fat content.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound italian seasoned turkey meat
  • 1 - can 15 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 - can 15 oz. italian seasoned diced tomatoes
  • 1 - can 8 oz. tomato paste
  • 1 - medium onion chopped
  • 2 - chopped stalks celery with leaves
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup hearty red wine
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • - salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon good olive oil

How To Make antonio's sunday gravy

  • Step 1
    Brown turkey meat in olive oil; remove from Dutch oven, reserve drippings, set aside
  • Step 2
    Sauté chopped onion and celery in drippings about 10 minutes; add garlic, basil, parsley, and red pepper.
  • Step 3
    Cook a few minutes longer, then deglaze the pot with the vegetables and seasonings with the red wine.
  • Step 4
    Add tomato paste, wisk together to make a roux. Add browned meat; tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, and water.
  • Step 5
    Add brown sugar and stir. Bring to a boil, lower to medium low heat and cook covered 1 hour, tilting the lid the final 15 minutes. Serve with your favorite noodles.

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Category: Turkey
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Turkey
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Stove Top

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