Fast Turkey Bolognese Recipe

Name: Fast Turkey Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red lentils; 1 cup water, or as needed; cooking spray; 3 carrots, minced; 1 medium onion, minced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 (16 ounce) package ground turkey; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup white wine; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

Servings: persons

1/2 cup red lentils
1 cup water, or as needed
cooking spray
3 carrots, minced
1 medium onion, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package ground turkey
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup white wine
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1/2 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

1
Place lentils in a saucepan with water to cover and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until lentils are tender, adding more water if necessary, about 30 minutes
2
Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Push vegetables to the sides of the pan. Cook turkey in the center of the pan, breaking it up with a spoon until browned and dry, about 5 minutes. Mix turkey in with the vegetables.
3
Stir red bell pepper and garlic into the skillet; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce; mix to combine. Stir in the cooked lentils. Add wine; if necessary, thin sauce with water. Add Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce; season sauce with salt and pepper.
4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Combine cooked pasta and sauce.

187

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup red lentils, 1 cup water, or as needed, cooking spray, 3 carrots, minced, and more.

Yes, Fast Turkey Bolognese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fast Turkey Bolognese

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