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Turkey Bolognese Spaghetti

Hearty Turkey Bolognese Spaghetti the Whole Family Will Love

This Turkey Bolognese Spaghetti is a healthier twist on the classic recipe, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Lean and hearty
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Mince finely
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 28 oz San Marzano Tomatoes Crushed
  • 1/2 cup White Wine Or chicken broth for non-alcoholic option
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Herbs (Rosemary, Thyme) Chopped
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 piece Parmesan Rind For added flavor
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half Optional
To Serve
  • 12 oz Pasta (Spaghetti) Cooked
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated

Equipment

  • Large deep pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion, cooking for about 15-20 minutes until they're softened and deeply browned.
  2. Push the sautéed veggies to the side of the pot and add in the ground turkey, seasoning it with a pinch of salt. Brown for about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant for about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in a splash of white wine, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pot's bottom. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the San Marzano tomatoes, chicken stock, fresh herbs, and the parmesan rind. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Partially cover and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half, if using, and adjust salt and pepper. Let simmer a couple more minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, consider cooking the spaghetti directly in the sauce.

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