Recipe · Dinner · 35 min
Turkey Bolognese
The family dinner that quietly delivers 40g of protein a bowl. Use the pasta of your choice; it works with whatever your family already loves.
Serves
4
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Protein
~40g / bowl
Directions
- 01
Build the base
Heat the oil over medium and cook onion and carrot for 6–8 minutes until soft and sweet. Add garlic for a final minute.
- 02
Brown the turkey
Turn the heat up, add the turkey and break it apart. Cook until no longer pink and starting to catch on the bottom of the pan — that browning is the flavour.
- 03
Simmer
Stir in tomato paste and cook one minute, then add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring now and then.
- 04
Cook the pasta and serve
Cook the pasta of your choice to just al dente, reserving a splash of the water. Toss with the sauce, loosen with pasta water, and finish with parmesan and basil.
Susan's note
Doubles beautifully. Freeze half the sauce flat in a bag and you have a twelve-minute dinner waiting for the week you need it.
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Nutrition information is intended for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not replace the guidance of your physician or Registered Dietitian.