Savory Turkey Meatball Spaghetti Sauce: A Delicious Twist on a Classic!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup of freshly chopped parsley
• Diced medium-sized white onion
• 4 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon of vibrant red pepper paste
• A generous 1 1/2 pounds of lean ground turkey
• 2 teaspoons of fragrant dried basil
• 2 teaspoons of aromatic dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of flavorful ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of warm ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of aromatic ground allspice, adjust to your liking
• A pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of your preferred oil
• Sauce:
• 4 cups of water, or more if needed
• A jar of rich 28-ounce spaghetti sauce
• A can of smoky fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
• A small can of concentrated tomato paste (6 ounces)

Step 1

Mix together a delightful blend of fresh parsley, aromatic onion, pungent garlic, and zesty red pepper paste in a food processor until a harmonious mixture is achieved. Transfer this flavorful concoction to a spacious bowl. Introduce the star ingredient, turkey, along with fragrant basil, earthy thyme, warm cumin, aromatic cinnamon, spicy allspice, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Combine these elements thoroughly to create a delectable meatball mixture of uniform size and shape.

Step 2

In a generously sized saucepan, warm up some oil over a gentle flame. Place the meatballs delicately into the pan, ensuring they get a nice golden sear on each side, which should take around 2 to 3 minutes per side. Once perfectly browned, transfer the meatballs to a waiting plate.

Step 3

Into the same saucepan, pour in 4 cups of water, along with the rich spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, and a dollop of tomato paste. Stir everything together until well blended. If the sauce appears too thick, feel free to add a bit more water. Gently nestle the meatballs into the simmering sauce and let them mingle with the flavors over a cozy medium-low heat for about an hour, allowing all the ingredients to meld together beautifully.