The Healthy Spaghetti - Big Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey, can substitute pork or beef
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 large carrot, peeled, shredded or chopped small
• 1 cup spinach, freshly chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt, plus more, to taste
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, divided
• 1 (24-ounce) package multi-colored cherry tomatoes, can substitute 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 12 ounces whole-grain spaghetti
• 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
• fresh basil, optional, to taste, for garnish