antonio's sunday gravy
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
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Step 1Brown turkey meat in olive oil; remove from Dutch oven, reserve drippings, set aside
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Step 2Sauté chopped onion and celery in drippings about 10 minutes; add garlic, basil, parsley, and red pepper.
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Step 3Cook a few minutes longer, then deglaze the pot with the vegetables and seasonings with the red wine.
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Step 4Add tomato paste, wisk together to make a roux. Add browned meat; tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, and water.
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Step 5Add 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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