Turkey Bolognese with Pasta
with green beans
Our version of the classic Italian meat-based red sauce is lighter than the original thanks to the use of ground turkey. The result is still a classic, comforting sauce that is great over pasta with a bit of fresh grated parmesan cheese on top.
Smarts: This recipe makes a double batch of bolognese. Reserve half to use in Thursday's meal or freeze it for another use.
Smarts: This recipe makes a double batch of bolognese. Reserve half to use in Thursday's meal or freeze it for another use.
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Ingredients
Turkey Bolognese (for 2 nights):
- Carrots - 8 oz , diced
- Onions, medium - 1 , chopped
- Garlic - 4 cloves , chopped
- Turkey, ground - 2 lbs
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Oregano, dried - 1 tsp
- Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
- Red pepper flakes - 1/4 tsp
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Thyme, fresh leaves - 2 tsp
- Tomato sauce - 4 cups
- Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Turkey Bolognese with Pasta:
- Pasta, rigatoni - 10 oz (sub any pasta shape)
- Turkey Bolognese (ingredients listed separately) - ~3 cups
- Cheese, parmesan (opt) - 2 oz , grated
Lemon Green Beans:
- Green beans - 1 lb , trimmed
- Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
589
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
20g
31%
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Saturated Fat
6g
31%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
101mg
34%
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Sodium
1244mg
52%
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Total Carbohydrate
73g
24%
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Dietary Fiber
12g
47%
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Sugars
11g
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Protein
36g
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Prep
- Carrots / Onions / Garlic / Green beans - Prep as directed. Combine carrots and onions in one container. Store garlic in a second container. Keep green beans separate. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Season turkey - Combine turkey with salt, oregano, black pepper and red pepper flakes. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
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Make
- Bring a stock pot of salted water to boil.
- While waiting for the water to boil, heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and then carrots and onions to heated oil. Saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and thyme leaves and saute for 1 minute more.
- Add seasoned turkey to aromatics. Break up with a wooden spoon and brown for ~5 minutes.
- Add in tomato sauce and sugar. Bring sauce to a simmer and then reduce heat and allow to continue cooking for ~10 minutes to let the flavors develop. Taste and season with some salt and pepper.
- While sauce simmers, add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, tender but not soggy. Drain and set aside.
- Place green beans in a microwave safe container. Add 1 Tbsp / 15ml (for 4 servings; adjust if customizing) of water and sprinkle with some salt. Cover with a lid or damp paper towel and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, depending on thickness of green beans.
- Squeeze lemon juice over green beans and season them with some salt.
- Reserve half the bolognese for Thursday’s meal.
- Spoon remaining bolognese over pasta and grate cheese on top. Enjoy with green beans on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
589
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
20g
31%
Just a moment...
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Just a moment...
Trans Fat
0g
Just a moment...
Cholesterol
101mg
34%
Just a moment...
Sodium
1244mg
52%
Just a moment...
Total Carbohydrate
73g
24%
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Dietary Fiber
12g
47%
Just a moment...
Sugars
11g
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Protein
36g
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