Best Slow Cooker Hearty Turkey Ragu Recipes

HOMEMADE RAGU SAUCE

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"My family loves homemade spaghetti sauce and this one is a big hit. I always make sure to serve this ragu sauce recipe with plenty of garlic bread." -Kate Gaul, Dubuque, IA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 10 servings (7-1/2 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/4 pound bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 small carrots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin, nutmeg and pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork, bacon, onions, celery and carrots over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add wine; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 4-5 minutes., Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bay leaves, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, stirring occasionally, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. , Discard bay leaves. Add the cream, butter and parsley; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in cheese. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

EASY TURKEY RAGU

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Make and share this Easy Turkey Ragu recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
crushed red pepper flakes (a pinch or to taste)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 ounces spaghetti, cooked and kept warm
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, melt butter over med-high heat.
Add turkey, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and if desired, crushed red pepper.
Cook until turkey is browned and crumbly and onion is tender.
Add diced tomatoes, and simmer for 15 minutes or until mixture has thickened.
Season with salt and pepper.
Toss with warm cooked spaghetti, and sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.9, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 730.8, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 30.2

SLOW COOKER HEARTY TURKEY RAGU

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Flavorful and economical, turkey thighs slow cooked with vegetables and tomato sauce create a delicious ragu to serve with chunky pasta shapes like rigatoni or penne. This recipe makes plenty of sauce, so freeze batches in small containers for quick and easy weeknight suppers.

Provided by Debra D.

Categories European

Time 9h

Yield 1 1/2 Cups, 11 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 (1 1/2 lb) turkey thighs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, quartered
1/2 cup water
1 lb pasta

Steps:

Pat turkey dry with paper towels; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook turkey thighs 8 to 10 minutes or until browned, turning once. Place turkey in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Cook onions, carrots, celery, garlic and rosemary in same skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add to slow cooker, along with tomatoes, mushrooms, water and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Cook, covered, on low 8 to 9 hours or until turkey is tender and pulls away from bones. Remove turkey, leaving cooker on. Cut into bite-size pieces; discard skin and bones. Return turkey to slow cooker; cook 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve ragu over pasta.