Description
A hearty and flavorful Turkey Bolognese recipe that is a lighter twist on the classic Italian meat sauce. Made with ground turkey, vegetables, herbs, and a touch of milk for creaminess, this sauce is perfect served over pasta or zucchini noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
Aromatics:
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings and Flavorings:
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook Turkey: Add ground turkey, cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste and cook to enhance flavor.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in crushed tomatoes and milk. Season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 20–25 minutes.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve over pasta or zucchini noodles, garnish with herbs and Parmesan.
Notes
- For richer flavor, simmer the sauce longer or add a splash of red wine before the tomatoes.
- This sauce freezes well—perfect for meal prep.
- Use lean ground turkey to keep it light but still flavorful.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
