Turkey Bolognese

PREP TIME:15 minutes

COOK TIME: 40 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 55 minutes

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

500g lean turkey mince or beef

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground pepper

1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning

Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg

1 cup low sodium veggie broth

1 can whole tomatoes

3 Tablespoons tomato paste

1 packet spag bowl pasta - I use the gluten free one

Fresh herbs: rosemary, thyme and/or oregano, for serving - optional

Freshly grated parmesan, for serving - optional

Instructions 

Heat oil over medium heat in large saucepan.

Saute carrots, celery, onion until veggies start to soften, about 5 minutes. Then add garlic and saute an additional minute.

Add ground turkey and cook for 5-7 min until no pink remains, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.

Stir in salt, pepper, italian seasoning and cinnamon.

Add tomatoes, broth and tomato paste and stir to combine, breaking up tomatoes with a wooden spoon.

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.

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 recipe | Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g