Tuscan Turkey Bolognese with Polenta

Savory ground turkey simmered in a slow tomato-herb sauce, served over warm, creamy gluten-free polenta.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 35 min
• Total: 50 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $3.13/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Fat
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• healthy
• comfort food
• savory
• classic

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey (93/7 lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, finely chopped)
• 2 carrots (finely diced)
• 2 piece celery (finely diced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (no-salt-added)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
• 1 cup polenta (coarse, dry)
• 3 cup water

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Add minced garlic and ground turkey to the skillet, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon and cooking for 6 to 7 minutes until no longer pink and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and black pepper. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover partially, and simmer gently for 25 minutes until rich and thickened, stirring occasionally.
4. While the sauce simmers, bring 3 cups of water and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the polenta to prevent clumping.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook polenta for 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until smooth and thick.
6. Stir fresh basil into the simmering meat sauce and serve warm ladled over portions of soft polenta.

Notes

Ensure your cornmeal is certified gluten-free. For extra leftovers, store sauce and polenta in separate airtight containers.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 446
• Protein: 29.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 54.3 g
• Fat: 12.5 g
• Fiber: 6.1 g
• Sodium: 881 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
• Sugar: 14.1 g
• Cholesterol: 90 mg