Homemade Turkey And Tomato Sauce Recipe

• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound grnd turkey
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 finely minced onion
• 1 bell pepper, minced
• 1 c. minced mushrooms
• 1 (16 ounce.) can of stewed tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce.) can tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
• 2 teaspoon fresh basil or possibly half the amount dry
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

1. Put 1/2 the oil on frying pan, add in turkey and fry on low heat.
2. While meat is frying, put stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, basil, oregano, salt and sugar on simmering pan or possibly crockpot.
3. Stir well and cook on low heat.
4. When turkey is brown (don't overcook, turkey will finish cooking in sauce) add in turkey to simmering pot.
5. Using the rest of the oil, fry onion, pepper, garlic and bay leaf till soft.
6. Turn heat off and add in 2 c. of water to frying pan.
7. Stir well to insure all the oil and ingredients are removed, add in to simmering pot, along with raw, minced mushrooms.
8. Simmer in low heat at least another hour.
9. Serve with your favorite pasta.

extra virgin olive oil, turkey, garlic, bay leaf, onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, fresh basil, oregano

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/homemade-turkey-and-tomato-sauce-11504 (may not work)