Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Simple Pasta Sauce

What better way to make use of over-ripe tomatoes than with a pasta sauce? This sauce can be enjoyed with or without the turkey. 

serves 4

1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
1 lb lean ground turkey (optional)
4 cups very ripe grape, cherry, or chopped tomato 
1/4 cup tomato paste
6 leaves fresh basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
pinch nutmeg
salt & pepper to taste


  • saute onion with garlic cloves over medium-low heat until tender
  • If you are using turkey, add the ground turkey (thawed or frozen), cover, and simmer. Stir occasionally until done to break up the turkey into manageable chunks
  • add grape tomatoes and begin cooking down, covered
  • once tomatoes begin to soften, break with the back of a fork (chopping ahead is an option as well but not as much fun)
  • stir in tomato paste and cook until bubbling
  • add herbs and seasoning, cover, and let simmer for up to an hour
  • taste before serving and adjust seasoning as required
Enjoy!

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