Turkey Bolognese
This turkey bolognese is a lightened up version of a classic Italian dish, but it's still thick, hearty and packed with flavor. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium carrots peeled and finely chopped (1 cup)
- 1-2 stalks celery finely chopped (½ cup)
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 4 large garlic clove minced
- 1 lb ground turkey I used 93% lean
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
- 1 cup low sodium veggie broth
- 1 28-ounce can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes or plum tomatoes
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 lb Tagliatelle fettuccine or bucatini (whole wheat if desired)
- Fresh herbs: rosemary thyme and/or oregano, for serving
- Freshly grated parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan or dutch oven.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Saute carrots, celery, onion until veggies start to soften, about 5 minutes. Then add garlic and saute an additional minute.2 medium carrots, 1-2 stalks celery, 1 medium yellow onion, 4 large garlic clove
- Add ground turkey and cook for 5-7 min until no pink remains, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.1 lb ground turkey
- Stir in salt, pepper, italian seasoning and cinnamon1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground pepper, 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning, Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
- Add tomatoes, broth and tomato paste and stir to combine, breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon.1 cup low sodium veggie broth, 1 28-ounce can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes or plum tomatoes, 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, until it starts to thicken, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve some of the pasta water to save for later.1 lb Tagliatelle
- Taste the sauce and add additional salt, black pepper, or additional seasoning as desired. If you want more of a liquidy sauce you can now add some of the reserved pasta water to the sauce, if desired.
- One pasta is done cooking, portion onto a plate and top with the turkey bolognese. Sprinkle fresh parmesan and fresh herbs on top, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover turkey bolognese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or water if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 recipe | Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g