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Turkey Bolognese Recipe

A lighter take on a classic, this Turkey Bolognese Recipe is packed with vegetables and flavor! This is a comfort food made healthier!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

For the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 1 cup diced carrots about 3 medium carrots peeled and finely diced
  • 1 cup diced celery 3 stalks, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 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 fresh basil cut into ribbons (aka chiffonade)

Instructions

Get prepped
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  1. Peel and dice the onion, carrots and celery.
Cook the vegetables
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven, and add the onion, carrots and celery.
  2. Cook until the vegetables soften, then add the garlic.
  3. Cook for a minute longer, then season with salt and pepper and Italian Seasoning.
Add the remaining ingredients
  1. Add the ground turkey and cook stirring until it begins to brown.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and half and half.
Simmer
  1. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes
  2. Test for seasoning and add more salt/pepper if desired.
Cook the pasta
  1. 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.
  2. Add the pasta to the Turkey Bolognese and toss to combine. If too dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
Serve
  1. Serve in bowls with fresh parmesan and fresh basil.

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

Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 575mg (24%) Potassium 451mg (13%) 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

% 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.