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All Posts, Dear Diary, Dinner, Recipes

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

September 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

Back to school season is here and parents all over are rejoicing. Well, most parents. I’m one of the thousands of new moms who sent my kindergartener to school for the first time. It’s been over two weeks and I’m still adjusting to my new normal. With that said I’m quickly learning the importance of easy and quick dinner recipes. It seems like the days are flying by and there enough hours in the day. One of my family’s favorite meals is spaghetti. Then again, who doesn’t love a good hearty spaghetti meal? A lot of people think buying the pre-made spaghetti in jars is the only way to enjoy a quick spaghetti meal. But here I’m sharing a flavorful and healthier homemade spaghetti sauce recipe that’ll stop you from ever buying the pre-made stuff again.

One of the reasons I prefer making my own homemade spaghetti sauce is because I can control everything in it. From the amount of salt to the herbs and spices. I consistently make mine using ground turkey for a hearty meat sauce. I crumble my ground turkey in it because it saves time instead of making meatballs. (Be on the lookout for a homemade meatball recipe next week) However, although mine is always made with ground turkey this recipe can be made for vegans and vegetarians. Just eliminate the meat and everything else is perfect for your own homemade spaghetti sauce. 

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Helpful Tips:

This sauce is the perfect sauce to freeze for future meals. Most of us don’t like cooking every night if we don’t have to so meals that can be frozen ahead of time are ideal. You will also figure out what your favorite seasoning combinations are in your sauce. Some people will prefer to smoked paprika to regular paprika or more Italian seasoning than others. The ingredient list I give you here is the ideal for my family and our own taste. I also give you the basics so you can adjust your homemade spaghetti sauce to your own liking. As I say in most of my recipe posts: add as much spices as you’d like. You only need to go light on your salt and sugar. Everything else is fair game and will keep your meal tasting delicious. Let’s go ahead and get started on this homemade spaghetti sauce!

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword red sauce, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Author jamiesondiaries

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Ground Turkey
  • 33.5 oz. Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion
  • 1 Medium Green Bell Pepper
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. Chopped Parsley or 1 Tbsp. dried parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tsp. Paprika
  • 3 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 2 tsp, Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot on medium high heat. Add your tablespoon of olive oil to the pot and sauté your diced onions, garlic and green peppers for about 2-3 minutes.

  2. Add your Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and chopped parsley to the sautéed vegetables. Mix well for another minute or two.

  3. Push your sautéed vegetables to the side and add your ground meat to the center of the pot. Brown and break your meat up into small pieces. (Use a potato masher to make your life easier)

  4. Add your sugar, salt, and pepper to the meat and veggie mixture. Mix together then add your carton on tomato sauce to the mixture. Mix until everything is well combined. 

  5. Turn the heat down to a simmer, cover your pot, and let the sauce cook down for 10-15 minutes. (This will be a great time to cook and drain your pasta) 

  6. Adjust your homemade spaghetti sauce with salt and/or pepper to your desired taste and enjoy! 

 

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Lean Turkey Burgers

July 2, 2019 Leave a Comment

lean turkey burgers

 

Returning from vacation means getting back into the swing of every day life. For me this means meal prepping my food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meal prep is a huge key to me eating better, but making foods that actually taste good is the most important factor. These Lean Turkey Burgers are one of my absolute favorite meal prep recipes. They’re packed with flavor and protein which is exactly what I want and need. Read More

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5 Fall Recipes

October 11, 2016 Leave a Comment

Happy tasty Tuesday everybody! It’s that time of year when we get to eat tons of delicious comfort food without all of the guilt. Some of my favorite fall comfort foods are hot, yummy, soups. Everybody loves a good soup and I’ve posted quite a few soup recipes on here. The last few days have been cool and rainy here in Montana, which has had me daydreaming about delicious soups for dinner.Read More

All Posts, Dear Diary, Health & Fitness, Healthy, Meal Prep, Recipes

Black Bean & Turkey Veggie Soup

February 18, 2016 Comment : 1

If you follow my Instagram account you probably know I have been into meal prepping and clean eating for a few months now. My go to meals have always been chicken thighs or salmon with veggies and quinoa. One day I was craving a black bean soup of some sort and decided to throw some ingredients together in a pot with black beans and see what happened. Well…it was amazing. I have since made the recipe a few more times and now that I have perfected it I want to share it with all of you. You can use whatever vegetables you like best because you really can’t go wrong with delicious veggies!

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Serves: 5-6 

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1 lbs. Ground Turkey

15 oz. can Whole Corn

(2) 15 oz. cans Reduced Sodium Black Beans

1/2 bunch of Kale

1 large Red Bell Pepper

2 Jalapeno Peppers

1 large Yellow Onion (diced)

1 cup Cilantro

1 Tbsp Garlic

1 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1 tsp Cinnamon

2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

1 tsp Thyme

1 tsp Smoked Paprika (regular paprika is OK too)

1 Tbsp Honey

3 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 cups Water

*corn tortillas*

  1. Heat your olive oil over medium high heat for a minute or until really hot. Add your garlic, and diced up onions, red bell pepper, and jalapenos to the pot. Stir for 3 minutes or until soft and add your ground turkey to the pot. Break up and stir ground turkey until browned.
  2. Once your turkey is browned add your can of corn (drained), cans of black beans (NOT drained), cilantro, and spices to the pot. Stir well to combine ingredients and spices.
  3. Now add your water to the pot, stir to combine, then add your pieces of kale to the pot. Make sure the kale is mixed and covered with the soup liquid then cover pot and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Taste your soup and adjust the seasonings to your own taste buds. I tend to like spice and always add more cayenne and black pepper to my mix.
  5. Brown 1-2 corn tortillas and dip in your soup for an even more delicious taste.

You can share this delicious recipe with others or meal prep for 5-6 meals. Remember you can switch and mix it up with your own spices and veggies in this soup. You can even branch out to different types of beans, however, I would research which beans are best for clean eating purposes.

Enjoying a delicious meal without guilt is one of my favorite feelings! 😉 Have a great evening and let me know how you like the recipe!

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Brie <3

[02.17.16]

 

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Ground Turkey Stroganoff

August 18, 2015 Comment : 1

This is by far my favorite recipe to date, because it is one I completely made from scratch, on my own. I asked my husband what he wanted for dinner one night and he said he wanted stroganoff. I had already taken ground turkey out to thaw earlier that day, and wondered how a stroganoff would taste using ground turkey instead of beef. I decided to go through my pantry and refrigerator to see if I had ingredients I could use to make a stroganoff. I’ve never made stroganoff from scratch before, but I’ve gotten pretty good in the kitchen learning what pairs well together, and goes into making base sauces for popular recipes.

So I decided to give it a try, and to say my husband and I were impressed is an understatement. He was a little scared of how it was going to taste considering I winged the recipe LOL. Of course when you make a recipe from scratch you have to make it at least one more time to figure out the exact measurements and ingredients. The second time around was just as good the first attempt, which means it’s only right I share it with my readers. If you decide to give it a try, leave me a comment and let me know how you like it and/or what you changed to make it your own. 🙂

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 30 mins | Serves: 4

1 lbs. – Ground Turkey

3 cups – Beef Broth

1/4 cup – Sour Cream

2 oz. – Cream Cheese

1 – Beef Bouillon Cube

1/2 pint – Heavy Cream

3 Tbsp – Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 – Medium Onion

4 cups – Egg Noodles

1 Tbsp – Minced Garlic

Salt and Pepper (to taste)

*optional*

1 cup Diced Mushrooms

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Step 1:

In a skillet on medium high heat, using your olive oil, brown your diced onions (mushrooms) and garlic for about 2-3 minutes. Once they have cooked some add your ground turkey and cook until it has completely. If you don’t want your sauce to be thinner, drain your ground turkey and sit it to the side. If not, leave your ground turkey in the skillet to the side.

ground turkey

Step 2:

In a separate pot, on medium high heat, combine the following ingredients: beef broth, butter, sour cream, heavy cream, beef bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, and cream cheese. Whisk and stir until all ingredients have combined into a smooth creamy sauce.

sauce

Step 3:
Add your egg noodles to the sauce mixture and let cook for 7-10 minutes or until slighty soft. One your noodles have softened, add your ground turkey and onion mixture to the pot. Stir until all of the ingredients have combined. Cover the pot and let the stroganoff simmer for 15 more minutes, or until it thickens.

Step 4:

Dish your food and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Dinner is ready to be served.

stroganoff 2

Enjoy your tasty meal!

Brie <3

[08.18.15]

About Me

ABOUT BRIE:

Hey there! My name is Brie Jamieson. I've been a lifestyle + mom blogger since 2014. I'm Kris' wife. I'm Jordyn and Riley's Mom. And I'm Apollo and Chronos' fur-mama. We're a military family currently living in the burbs of Shreveport, LA. I'm a simple lady who loves God, family, food, and travel. If you'd like to learn more about me head on over to the "my story" page. But more importantly: Welcome to Jamieson Diaries!

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