Lightened Bolognese Recipe

Name: Lightened Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 lb ground turkey breast; 8 ounces bulk Italian turkey sausage; ½ cup diced onion; ½ cup diced carrot; ½ cup diced celery; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 cup 2% cottage cheese; ¼ cup tomato paste; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, in juice; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ cup neufchatel cheese; 1 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb ground turkey breast
8 ounces bulk Italian turkey sausage
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
¼ cup tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, in juice
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup neufchatel cheese
1 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Heat oil in a large saute pan over med-high heat.
2
Add turkey breast and sausage, breaking into smaller chunks; cook until browned.
3
Process onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in a food processor until minced; add to browned meat.
4
Cook vegetables until softened, 5 minutes.
5
Process cottage cheese in food processor until smooth, 2 minutes.
6
Stir into meat mixture.
7
Stir in tomato paste, cook 1 minute.
8
Add tomatoes, wine, vinegar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper flakes.
9
Decrease heat to med-low; simmer sauce 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Add the neufchatel, stirring until melted, then stir in parsley.
11
Serve over hot cooked pasta.

572

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 lb ground turkey breast, 8 ounces bulk Italian turkey sausage, ½ cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Lightened 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lightened Bolognese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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