Skillet Turkey Bolognese with Tagliatelle

Name: Skillet Turkey Bolognese with Tagliatelle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 2 carrots (finely diced); 2 celery stalks (finely diced); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 can crushed tomatoes; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 12 ounce tagliatelle pasta; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 4 cup mixed greens salad; 2 tablespoon Italian dressing

A rich and savory Bolognese sauce made with ground turkey, simmered with tomatoes and herbs, served over tender tagliatelle pasta.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 55 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $4.35/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 carrots (finely diced)
2 celery stalks (finely diced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 can crushed tomatoes
0.5 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounce tagliatelle pasta
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cup mixed greens salad
2 tablespoon Italian dressing

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat and remove turkey to a plate.
Add 1 chopped yellow onion, 2 finely diced carrots, and 2 finely diced celery stalks to the same skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the cooked turkey to the skillet. Stir in 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, optional 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing flavors to meld. The longer it simmers, the more flavor it will develop.
While the Bolognese simmers, cook 12 ounces tagliatelle pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
In a separate bowl, toss 4 cups mixed greens salad with 2 tablespoons Italian dressing.
Serve the turkey Bolognese over the cooked tagliatelle. Garnish with optional 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and serve alongside the green salad.

Notes

This Bolognese sauce is excellent for making ahead as flavors deepen over time. It freezes well too. For a smoother sauce, you can briefly blend a portion of it before adding the turkey back in.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 590
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 65.2 g
Fat: 20.1 g
Fiber: 7.5 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
Sugar: 9.8 g
Cholesterol: 78 mg