Fall Recipe Challenge: Chunky Meat Sauce

This was the perfect sauce for the deep dish pizzas we made and I think it would be equally delicious in lasagna & other pasta dishes. For a vegetarian option, just leave out the meat, I tried it both ways and think my former-vegetarian self actually preferred it better without!

Pizza Sauce:
1 lb. ground turkey
1 (14.5 oz) can Italian style diced tomatoes (I used basil and garlic flavored for an added boost)
1 T tomato paste
1 T basil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 T olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
salt & pepper to taste

Drizzle olive oil in a hot sauce pan over medium high heat, saute meat until cooked through. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add whole can of tomatoes (don't drain), tomato paste, fresh herbs and salt/pepper. Stir and heat through. Set aside until ready to use.