Open-Faced Turkey Joes

Name: Open-Faced Turkey Joes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 19 ounces ground turkey (or Italian turkey sausage); 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 15 ounces spaghetti sauce; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 loaf French bread; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Submitted by thedixongang

"Southern Living June 2008. A great use of ground turkey, or try it with ground Italian turkey sausage. Cook time includes simmering and baking in the oven to finish. This is a family favorite!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

19 ounces ground turkey (or Italian turkey sausage)
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, chopped
¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, finely chopped
15 ounces spaghetti sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
1 loaf French bread
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
¹⁄₄ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

directions

Cook ground turkey in a large pan over medium heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Add mushrooms & bell pepper; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Stir in spaghetti sauce, garlic, tomato paste, dried onion and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400. Cut bread in half lengthwise. Place bread, cut side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 5-6 minutes until toasted.
Spoon sausage mixture onto toasted bread and sprinkle with cheeses. Bake at 400 for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.