Turkey Bolognese Recipe
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
152 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Turkey Bolognese Recipe
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A lighter take on a classic, this Turkey Bolognese Recipe is packed with vegetables and flavor! This is a comfort food made healthier!
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Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup onion 1 medium onion finely diced, diced
- 1 cup carrot about 3 medium carrots peeled and finely diced, diced
- 1 cup celery 3 stalks, finely diced, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup half and half can use whole milk
For serving
- 1 lb spaghetti
- ¼ Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ¼ cup basil cut into ribbons (aka chiffonade, fresh
Instructions
Get prepped
- Peel and dice the onion, carrots and celery.
Cook the vegetables
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven, and add the onion, carrots and celery.
- Cook until the vegetables soften, then add the garlic.
- Cook for a minute longer, then season with salt and pepper and Italian Seasoning.
Add the remaining ingredients
- Add the ground turkey and cook stirring until it begins to brown.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and half and half.
Simmer
- Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes
- Test for seasoning and add more salt/pepper if desired.
Cook the pasta
- While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add salt. Cook your choice of pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta save a little of the water.
- Add the pasta to the Turkey Bolognese and toss to combine. If too dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
Serve
- Serve in bowls with fresh parmesan and fresh basil.
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Notes
- Nutrition info doesn't include the pasta or parmesan, since those are optional and we often do zucchini or spaghetti squash anyway.
- Additions/Substitutions:Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat.Use ground chicken instead of turkey.You can use diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes or even tomato sauce if that is what you have available.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
575mg
(24%)
Potassium
451mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
267IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 451mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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