Easy Meat Sauce: A Hearty Family Favorite with Turkey Bacon
This easy meat sauce is a delicious and hearty family favorite featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add the ground turkey, onion, and garlic. Cook until the turkey is browned.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the chopped turkey bacon and cook for another 5 minutes.
Notes
- This sauce can be served over pasta, rice, or used in lasagna.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg