Turkey Bolognese Recipe

Name: Turkey Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lbs lean ground turkey; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons dry basil leaves; 2 cups yellow onions, chopped; ¾ cup carrot, diced; ½ cup celery, diced; 1 lb button mushroom, sliced thin; 2 tablespoons fresh garlic; ¾ cup red wine; 20 ounces beef consomme or 20 ounces broth; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree; 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
2 tablespoons dry basil leaves
2 cups yellow onions, chopped
¾ cup carrot, diced
½ cup celery, diced
1 lb button mushroom, sliced thin
2 tablespoons fresh garlic
¾ cup red wine
20 ounces beef consomme or 20 ounces broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

1
In a big pot over medium high heat, begin browning the turkey in the oil.
2
Season with salt and pepper and once the turkey is mostly cooked and creating a good bit of steam, add the herbs.
3
Add the chopped vegetables all at once.
4
This will help the pan cool down a bit to start the process of sweating the vegetables.
5
Cook for 5-10 minutes.
6
When the vegetables are well sweated -- yeah sweated, add all of your liquids, beans, and tomatoes to the pot.
7
Simmer for 20 minutes or so, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
8
Season with the pepper flakes, and stop the heat.
9
Allow the sauce to rest, for another 20 minutes.
10
Trust me, don't skip this step.
11
It does worlds for the flavor and you'll save yourself the trouble of a scorched tongue.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 lbs lean ground turkey, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, 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.

Turkey Bolognese

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