Description
Thick, savory, and aromatic, my Healthy Red Wine Spaghetti Meat Sauce with Parmesan is made with fresh vegetables, savory meat, and a tangy tomato base. Red wine enhances the depth, while Parmesan adds richness to this elevated made-over classic!
Ingredients
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(Use organic ingredients when possible)
- 2 lbs. ground chicken, beef, or turkey
- 2 Large onions, red or yellow
- 3 Bell peppers, red, orange, & yellow
- 1 Carton Cremini or white button mushrooms
- 3 Medium tomatoes
- 3 24 Oz jars of tomato passata
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 – 5 Large garlic cloves
- 2 Tablespoons granulated garlic
- 1 Teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 3-inch Parmesan rinds
- 1 Cup red wine
- 1 Bunch fresh basil, save half for topping
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes into 1-inch chunks. Dice the mushrooms and slice or mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onions with garlic and 1 teaspoon of salt until golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the ground chicken, turkey, or beef with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of granulated garlic.
- Cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 8 to 10 minutes, then toss in the veggies and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, onion powder, bay leaves, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, and 1 tablespoon granulated garlic.
- Let everything cook for 5 minutes, then pour in your preferred tomato sauce.
- Chop the fresh oregano and half the basil and mix them in. Add the Parmesan rinds and red wine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Leave the lid slightly cracked and cook for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Before serving, remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt, garlic, and herbs to your preference. Top with fresh basil and plenty of grated Parmesan!
- Enjoy!