Orrechiette With "Eat Your Veggies" Turkey Bolognese Recipe

Name: Orrechiette With "Eat Your Veggies" Turkey Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 zucchini small, roughly chopped; 1 orange pepper or small red, yellow, roughly chopped; 1 onion roughly chopped; 2 carrots roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided; 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 large garlic cloves minced; 1 tomato paste; 28 ounces plum tomatoes; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 cups pasta orrechiette; Parmesan cheese for serving

Servings: persons

1 zucchini small, roughly chopped
1 orange pepper or small red, yellow, roughly chopped
1 onion roughly chopped
2 carrots roughly chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 large garlic cloves minced
1 tomato paste
28 ounces plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 cups pasta orrechiette
Parmesan cheese for serving

1
Take chopped vegetables and put through a food processor until minced fine. Put to the side.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add turkey, salt and pepper and cook though. Remove turkey and set to the side.
3
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the dutch oven. Saute vegetables for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute more. Return turkey to pot and add tomato paste, tomatoes, sugar, basil, and oregano. Stir well. Once mixture begins to bubble, reduce heat to a simmer and leave for 30 minutes.
4
While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt well then add pasta. Cook until al dente. Add sauce on top and serve with parmesan cheese.

1054

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 zucchini small, roughly chopped, 1 orange pepper or small red, yellow, roughly chopped, 1 onion roughly chopped, 2 carrots roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Orrechiette With "Eat Your Veggies" 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.

Orrechiette With "Eat Your Veggies" Turkey Bolognese

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