Better Spaghetter

Jim loves spaghetti. Bottled spaghetti sauces are cheap, but full of sugar and salt. So I make my own. It probably turns out different each time because I just toss in whatever I have on-hand. So I think this really isn't a recipe, so much as a suggestion. And an invitation to experiment.

This makes enough sauce for a 1.25-lb,  package of ground turkey for a mock bolognese

Better Spaghetter
1 small onion diced
1-2 tsp diced garlic
A turn or two around the pan of olive oil
1 big can diced tomatoes (find the ones with the least sodium)
1 small can diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
1 cup water
1-2 T oregano
1-2 T basil
To taste: garlic salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper

In a big stock pot, sautee onion in olive oil until it starts to soften up. Add diced garlic. Let it get all yummy and smelly. Add tomato products, some water, and green spices. You have to have it "loose" enough that it can bubble away on the stove for a while and not get too thick. Add other stuff to your own taste. Let it simmer away for as long as you have. Add cooked ground turkey and ladle over whole wheat noodles or spaghetti squash.

Or keep the ground turkey out and use it over a chicken breast with some parmesean or mozerella for chicken parm.