Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1 onions, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell peppers, diced
1 carrots, diced
1 celery, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 -2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 -2 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch red pepper flakes
5 lbs crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
salt and pepper
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
In a large heavy hot pot over medium high heat brown meat. Add onions, garlic, pepper, carrot, and celery and cook till meat is lightly browned being sure to stir often.
Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil then simmer over very low heat for an hour or two. Can be placed in a crock pot and cooked on low for 6-8 hours.
Stirring to prevent the sauce from burning.
Serve over your favorite pasta topping with cheese, or use for baked ziti, lasagna or use to top a pizza.
Servings: 25
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 135 min.