Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

nonstick cooking spray

1.25 lbs

ground turkey

lean or extra-lean

0.13 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

optional

1 unit

green pepper

chopped

1 unit

onion

chopped

26 unit

spaghetti sauce

prepared, your favorite flavor

1 unit

water

for boiling spaghetti noodles

16 unit

spaghetti noodles

0.5 tsp

olive oil

optional

0.25 tsp

salt

optional

Step 1
~3 min

Spray a large pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2
~3 min

Add ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce (if using), chopped green pepper, and chopped onion to the pan.

Step 3
~3 min

Cook on medium-high heat, breaking up and crumbling the turkey, until browned but the pepper and onion are still crisp. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 4
~3 min

Return the meat mixture to the pan.

Step 5
~3 min

Turn heat down to medium and add spaghetti sauce. Stir to combine.

Step 6
~3 min

Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

Step 7
~3 min

Reduce heat to low and keep warm while finishing cooking spaghetti noodles.

Step 8
~3 min

Fill a large pot with water.

Step 9
~3 min

Add olive oil (if using) to the water.

Step 10
~3 min

Heat on high to boiling.

Step 11
~3 min

Add salt (if using) to boiling water.

Step 12
~3 min

Break spaghetti noodles in half (if desired).

Step 13
~3 min

Add to boiling water and turn down to medium-high.

Step 14
~3 min

Ensure water continues to boil and cook spaghetti to desired doneness per package directions.

Step 15
~3 min

Drain the spaghetti noodles.

Step 16
~3 min

Serve hot spaghetti noodles with the ground turkey sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini to the sauce.

Use Italian seasoning for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Caesar Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy (adapted in America)

Cultural Significance

A popular and comforting family meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

weeknight
family dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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