Turkey Bolognese Sauce for Cozy Pasta
A thick and hearty homemade turkey bolognese sauce with a rich, bold flavor, perfect for a weeknight pasta dinner. Ready in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup carrots, chopped finely
- 1 cup celery, chopped finely
- 1/2 large onion, chopped finely
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 1/2 cup beef broth
- 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb pasta
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add olive oil, carrots, celery, and onion to a large pot over medium heat. Sauté for 5-10 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add ground turkey. Halfway through cooking, add minced garlic, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook completely through.
- Add red wine and simmer for about 5 minutes until the wine cooks off.
- Add tomato paste, beef broth, and crushed tomatoes. Combine evenly. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Stir in heavy cream and add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the pot and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes. If reducing the sauce is difficult, simmer uncovered.
- Serve over pasta with parmesan cheese and fresh basil on top.
Notes
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Turkey Bolognese, Pasta Sauce, Italian Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Ground Turkey Recipe, Cozy Pasta