Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 carrots (peeled, finely chopped (~ 1 cup))
  • 2 celery stalks (finely chopped (~ 1 cup))
  • 2 medium onions (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • a few sprigs fresh basil (reserve a few leaves for garnish)

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a large saute pan on medium. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add ground turkey to pan and cook until no longer pink, breaking up pieces.
  • Add red wine and continue cooking until there is no more liquid in the pan.
  • Spoon meat into crockpot. Add thyme, bay leaf, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 6-7 hours on low, adding a little water if needed.
  • Add fresh basil sprigs half an hour before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite cooked pasta.