| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 50 min |
| Prep: | 20 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 pound shredded cooked turkey (preferably dark meat)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Freshly grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the carrot and celery and saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and saute 1 minute. Add the marinara sauce. Decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, stirring often. Stir in the basil. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. (The sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cool the sauce completely, then transfer it to a container and freeze for future use. Bring the sauce to a simmer before using.)
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten as needed. Serve with the Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 652 |
| Total Fat | 22 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 4 grams |
| Cholesterol | 101 milligrams |
| Sodium | 640 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 80 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 grams |
| Protein | 32 grams |
| Sugar | 17 grams |
Reviews
Delicious quick and easy!
Was not sure while making this recipe with leftover turkey. It turned out great! My husband had two helpings. Lots of good flavor and a great way to use leftovers.
Made this right after Thanksgiving. Was so flavorful and easy.
This is my go-to recipe for all of my turkey leftovers! Love it and it freezes well too!
Absolutely Delicious!!!
This was really good, and a great switch from the usual turkey left overs. I didn’t have anymore celery, but didn’t miss it at all. This will be a keeper for next year! Thanks, Giada! Delicious, as always!
Easy and delicious. Added a can of tomatoes, a little wine, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce for extra savoryness.
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Great and simple recipe!
Really tasty sauce! I made this sauce with spaghetti squash and it was amazing. Not a huge fan of the celery but it was really easy to cook. I used ground turkey instead. It was a big hit. Can’t wait to make it again.