Ingredients
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4 slices lean bacon
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1 lb ground turkey
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1 large sweet onion, diced
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4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
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1 bell pepper, diced
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4 tablespoons mixed Italian herbs
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup red wine
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20 ounces Rotel Tomatoes, pureed
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20 ounces tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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kosher salt
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fresh cracked black pepper
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freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
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1 -2 tablespoon butter
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1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to directions
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freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
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red pepper flakes, to taste
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1 celery rib, diced (1/2 cup)
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4 fresh basil leaves
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1 cup sliced button mushroom
Instructions
- Cooked bacon till crisp, draining and discard grease. Crumble and place in crock-pot with remaining ingredients except for salt, pepper, pasta, cheese, butter and basil.
- Mix everything together so ingredients are all incorporated.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Stir when you can.
- Before serving adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and add additional Italian seasonings to your taste to refresh the herbiness. ;) Add butter and fresh basil and mix in for extra richness and freshness.
- Plate pasta and pour sauce over it then top with cheese and pepper flakes.