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Quick Turkey Ragu: Delicious Healthy Meat Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• For the Ragu:
• 2 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil
• 2–3 shallots, peeled and finely chopped (1/4 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
• 1½ pounds ground turkey. I have a slight preference for dark meat. (ground beef or lamb are great too!)
• 1 cup of good dry red wine. Good choices are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, or Zinfandel.
• 4 cups of your favorite marinara sauce such as Rao’s, or easy homemade tomato sauce (see recipe below)
• For The Homemade Tomato Sauce (if using)
• 1/4 cup of good quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced (1 tablespoon)
• 1 28-ounce can of good quality tomato puree (I use Muir Glen Organic or San Marzano)
• 4 tablespoons good quality tomato paste (half of a 6-ounce can)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• Optional Garnishes:
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese (I recommend Parmigiana Reggiano)
• Fresh basil leaves, slivered or chopped

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