Turkey Bolognese

This Turkey Bolognese is healthy, delicious, and just as hearty as a traditional bolognese recipe. This is the pasta sauce I turn to when I want all the comfort without out all of the calories. It's so delicious it might just find a permanent place in your pasta night rotation, too.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 169kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 yellow onion diced
10 ounces shredded carrots
6 cloves garlic minced
28 ounces tomato sauce
56 ounces chopped tomatoes two 28 ounce cans
1/2 cup italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fennel
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup milk

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot on medium high heat.
Add ground turkey and saute until cooked through and brown. Remove from pot and drain, then set aside.
In the same pot, heat another tablespoon of olive oil and saute carrots, onion, and garlic until the onion is transluscent and tender.
Stir in tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, Italian seasoning, fennel, and salt. Add the cooked turkey back to the pot and simmer for 30 minutes. Cover with a lid, leaving a slght crack for steam to escape. Stir occasionally so that it doesn't burn and stick to the pot.
Before serving, add the milk and stir. Serve with noodles of your choice and enjoy!

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