Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce {Batch Cook & Freeze)

Ingredients

• 3 pounds ground turkey
• 3 large cans
• 2 small cans (156ml tomato paste - if you like a thinner sauce
• 1 cup diced onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup finely diced or grated carrots
• 1 - 1.5 cups finely diced or grated zucchini
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup water
• pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a LARGE stock pot, brown the ground turkey until no longer pink.

2. 2

   In the last minute of cooking, add the onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the remaining ingredients and turn up the heat until you reach a boil.

4. 4

   As soon as you get a boil, turn down the heat to low (or the bottom will burn).

5. 5

   Let simmer for a minimum of one hour, with the lid on.

6. 6

   If the sauce is not thick to your preference after the hour, take the lid off and let it reduce down.

7. 7

   Let sauce cool completely before storing in the freezer.