A delicious and heart-friendly pasta sauce made with lean turkey and fresh vegetables.
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the ground turkey.
Ensure the turkey is broken into small pieces for even cooking.
Cook the turkey until it is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
Drain any excess fat from the pan to keep the sauce light.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, zucchini, and minced garlic to the pan.
Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces for even cooking.
Cook the vegetables until they are softened, stirring occasionally.
Stir frequently to prevent the vegetables from sticking to the pan.
Stir in the oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes.
Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more herbs if desired.
Add the diced tomatoes and water to the pan, stirring to combine.
Use the back of the spoon to break up any large tomato pieces.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Serve the sauce over your favorite cooked pasta and enjoy.
Garnish with fresh basil or grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.