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Turkey Mince Bolognese
Healthy Mince Turkey Bolognese with spaghetti, a healthy, protein-packed meal that gives comfort food a new meaning. Say no to junk food and ready meals and enjoy this delicious recipe that even the fussiest of eaters would love.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 480 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 250 g Spaghetti (½ lb)
- 500 g lean turkey mince (1 lb)
- 1 carrot
- 450 ml chicken stock
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g)
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- parsley to garnish
- 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
- Peel and chop the onion, carrot and garlic.
- Heat up the oil in a large pan, add the chopped onion and fry until golden.
- Add the minced turkey and stir well with a wooden spoon, breaking any lumps that may form.
- Continue to stir until the mince is brown all over, that should take about 10-15 minutes..
- Add the chopped garlic, carrots, chicken stock and leave to cook on a medium to high heat until all the liquid has been absorbed, it may take up to 15 minutes.
- Add the tinned tomatoes and tomato puree and leave to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper, add the Italian herbs, then remove from the heat and garnish with freshly-chopped parsley.
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Notes
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- If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
- The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.
Nutrition Information
Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
497mg
(21%)
Potassium
715mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5800IU
(116%)
Vitamin C
27.6mg
(31%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5800IU | 116% |
| Vitamin C | 27.6mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.