Delicious Homemade Turkey Bolognese

Learn to make this easy, and healthier version of bolognese, using ground turkey and hidden veggies like carrot and celery. This dish comes together to make a meal your whole family will enjoy!

Recipe: Turkey Bolognese

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, (small dice)
• 1 medium carrot, (small dice)
• 3 garlic cloves, (minced)
• 1 pound ground turkey meat
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (optional)
• ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat a large pan over medium/high heat. Add the olive oil, onion, carrot, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes until veggies begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Add the turkey meat, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano, and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Add the crushed tomatoes, ½ teaspoon of salt, and parsley and simmer (stirring occasionally) for 15 minutes while you cook the pasta.
4. In the last few minutes of cooking the sauce, add the yogurt if using and stir until melted. Turn off the heat and add the parmesan cheese and basil, stirring to combine.
5. Serve over whole grain pasta or zucchini noodles