Description
This Turkey Bolognese recipe is a delicious and hearty twist on the classic Italian meat sauce. Made with ground turkey, aromatic vegetables, and a rich tomato base, this sauce is perfect for serving over pasta, zucchini noodles, or rice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (peeled and finely chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatic Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook Ground Turkey: Add ground turkey, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until browned.
- Add Tomato Base: Stir in tomato paste, then pour in wine and simmer. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
- Finish with Milk: Stir in milk and simmer for 5 more minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve over preferred base, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, let the sauce simmer longer on low heat.
- You can swap turkey for ground chicken or lean beef.
- This sauce freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
