Turkey Ragu Recipe

Name: Turkey Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces pancetta, diced; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 carrot, chopped small; 1 small celery stalk, chopped; 1/2 onion, peeled and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 pound ground dark-meat turkey; 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; ⅓ cup red wine; 1-14 1/2-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound pasta, cooked; Fresh ricotta

Servings: persons

2 ounces pancetta, diced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 carrot, chopped small
1 small celery stalk, chopped
1/2 onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 pound ground dark-meat turkey
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup red wine
1-14 1/2-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound pasta, cooked
Fresh ricotta

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, until golden and most of the fat has rendered, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
4
Add the oil to the skillet.
5
Stir in the carrot, celery, onion, garlic and bay leaf.
6
Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft and a little golden in spots, about 7 minutes.
7
Scrape the mixture onto a plate.
8
Add the turkey to skillet and cook, breaking up meat with a fork, until golden and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
9
Return pancetta and vegetables to the pan.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Pour in the wine; cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until it is mostly evaporated.
12
Add the crushed tomatoes.
13
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
14
Stir in the butter until melted.
15
Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
16
Serve over pasta, topped with a dollop of ricotta.

881

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces pancetta, diced, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 carrot, chopped small, 1 small celery stalk, chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkey Ragu 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 Ragu

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