Slow-Simmered Turkey Bolognese

Name: Slow-Simmered Turkey Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced); 2 carrots (medium, peeled, finely diced); 2 piece celery (finely diced); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 can canned crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 8 ounce gluten-free penne (dry); 1 pound zucchini (sliced into half-moons)

Rich, aromatic tomato ragù made with lean ground turkey, carrots, and celery, served over gluten-free penne with roasted zucchini.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.73/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Fat

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
2 carrots (medium, peeled, finely diced)
2 piece celery (finely diced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 can canned crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
8 ounce gluten-free penne (dry)
1 pound zucchini (sliced into half-moons)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread sliced zucchini across a baking sheet, mist with olive oil cooking spray, season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and black pepper, and roast for 18 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion, carrots, and celery, cooking 6 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and ground turkey. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, breaking meat apart with a spoon until fully browned and cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stir in canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Lower heat to medium-low, cover partially, and gently simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gluten-free penne according to package directions for 10 minutes until al dente; drain pasta thoroughly.
Portion gluten-free penne into wide bowls, ladle the rich turkey bolognese over top, and serve with roasted zucchini on the side.

Notes

Simmering the mirepoix slowly builds a savory backbone without relying on heavy cooking fats.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 501
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 65.7 g
Fat: 13.6 g
Fiber: 8.6 g
Sodium: 969 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
Sugar: 11.9 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg