Penne Bolognese Recipe

Name: Penne Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup turkey, smoked, diced; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 lb ground sirloin; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; ¾ cup red wine; ¾ cup chicken broth; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; ¼ cup milk; 4 ounces whole wheat penne; 4 tablespoons lowfat mozzarella cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup turkey, smoked, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 lb ground sirloin
2 garlic cloves, crushed
¾ cup red wine
¾ cup chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
¼ cup milk
4 ounces whole wheat penne
4 tablespoons lowfat mozzarella cheese, grated

1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the smoked turkey, carrot, celery, and onion, and cook until lightly browned and very tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Add crushed garlic and ground sirloin to the pan and cook until beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the wine, stirring well, and cook for 10 more minutes.
5
Add chicken broth, tomatoes, and milk; simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pan.
6
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
7
Drain pasta and top it with the meat sauce.
8
Garnish with grated cheese.

319

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ cup turkey, smoked, diced, 1 carrot, peeled and diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Penne Bolognese falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Penne Bolognese

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Variations & substitutions

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