Description

This Turkey Bolognese is a delightful dish, featuring rich flavors and a simple one-pot cooking method. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s made with nutritious ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and pasta, promising comfort in every bite!

Ingredients

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1 pound 93% ground turkey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ yellow onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
10 ounces uncooked mezze rigatoni, or fusilli pasta
1 ½ cups canned crushed tomatoes, tuttoroso
2 ½ cups chicken bone broth
1 teaspoon calabrian chili paste, optional
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
fresh basil, for garnish
ricotta, optional for serving

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Instructions

In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, spray with olive oil and brown the ground turkey with 1 teaspoon salt, breaking it into small pieces. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink and then set aside.
Add olive oil, onion, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook while stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste and garlic, combining them with the turkey mixture. Cook a few more minutes to coat everything fully. Mix in the pasta, cooked turkey, crushed tomatoes, bone broth, and optional Calabrian chili paste. Stir to combine and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low to simmer gently.
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until the pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed. Take off heat and mix in Parmesan cheese.
Serve topped with extra Parmesan, fresh basil, and optional ricotta.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the ground turkey with lean ground beef or chicken.
Add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for additional flavor and nutrition.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 75mg