The Best Turkey Bolognese
This unfussy turkey bolognese is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions! Top it with freshly grated parmesan cheese, and chili flakes if you like a little spice!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 586kcal
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 large carrots finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic finely chopped, or grated
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 6oz can tomato paste about half a cup
- 1 c dry white wine
- 2 c chicken stock
- 1/2 c heavy cream or 1c milk
- salt
- 1 lb pasta any shape
Melt the butter and oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat then add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Next, stir in the ground turkey, garlic, and a generous pinch of salt. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Cook for about 5 minutes until the turkey is mostly cooked.
Next, add in the tomato paste. Cook the tomato paste for 5 minutes then, add the wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the wine is mostly reduced then add the chicken stock. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, simmer for 45 minutes-1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Last, stir in the cream/milk then simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes. During that time cook and drain the pasta, reserving 1c of pasta water. Fold the cooked pasta into the sauce along with 1/2c of pasta water, add more as needed. Divide between bowls, top with parmesan cheese and serve!
Ingredient Substitutions:
- Turkey: You can use ground chicken, beef, or pork for this recipe.
- White Wine: Substitute chicken stock or omit completely.
- Heavy Cream: Milk or omit completely for dairy-free.
How To Freeze Bolognese:
- Prepare the sauce and let cool completely. Transfer the sauce to a freezer-safe airtight container or freezer ziplock bags. Freeze for up to three months.
- Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in a pot on the stove.
Equipment:
Enamel Dutch Oven | Wooden Spoons
Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1263mg | Potassium: 1851mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 7427IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 5mg