Easy Turkey Bolognese 🦃

Easy Turkey Bolognese 🦃

6 servings
Friends, This dish is absolutely delicious from the tasty sauce poured over the noodles, to the perfectly cooked ground turkey this dish is going to blow you away. The best part about this dish is it only takes fifteen minutes to make so you won't be in the kitchen cooking for too long you'll be in and out with a delicious meal. This dish has 1lb of mafaldine pasta which is the perfect pasta for this dish, topped with 1lb of ground turkey. with onions, carrots, heavy cream, garlic powder, all the good stuff combined into one beautiful dish. Friends, I hope you enjoy this one! ❤️

Ingredients

  • ground turkey
    1 lb
  • mafaldine pasta
    1 lb
  • sweet onion

    chopped

    1 small
  • garlic cloves

    chopped

    6
  • carrot

    chopped

    1
  • marinara sauce
    32 oz
  • heavy cream
    ¾ c
  • olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • crushed red pepper flakes
    ½ tsp
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

    divided

    1 tsp
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

    divided

    1 tsp
  • garnish with pecorino romano & chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    In a pan with high sides, add in olive oil and carrots. Sauté the carrots for 5-7 minutes. Then add in onions, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, 1 tsp salt & black pepper (add more salt & pepper if needed). Sauté that about 1-2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and sauté for another minute.

  3. 3

    Season turkey with 1/2 tsp salt & black pepper, and add the turkey into the pan. Sauté until turkey is browned.

  4. 4

    Add marinara sauce to the pan.

  5. 5

    Fill the marinara jar with 3/4 cup of heavy cream, pop the lid on, shake it up to get the excess marinara out, and pour it into the pan. Bring the pan to a boil, pop the lid on, and lower it to a simmer.

  6. 6

    let that simmer for 8-10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Boil the pasta according to package directions and once the pasta is done add it to a serving bowl.

  8. 8

    Pour your bolognese sauce over the top and grate over some Pecorino Romano cheese and sprinkle over some fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Easy Turkey Bolognese 🦃

Easy Turkey Bolognese 🦃

25 min6 servings294 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a comforting, deeply flavorful pasta dish without spending hours in the kitchen? This Easy Turkey Bolognese delivers a delicious, hearty meal in just 15 minutes of cooking time, perfect for any weeknight.

What makes this turkey bolognese truly special is its incredible efficiency without sacrificing flavor. You get a rich, tasty sauce expertly combined with perfectly cooked ground turkey, all served over elegant mafaldine pasta. It's a quick-prep dish that feels indulgent and satisfying.

Prepare for a mouthwatering experience with every forkful. You'll enjoy tender ground turkey simmered in a robust marinara sauce, enriched with heavy cream for a velvety finish. The aromatic foundation of sweet onion and garlic, brightened by a hint of crushed red pepper, creates a complex flavor profile that belies its speedy preparation. Paired with the unique ribbons of mafaldine pasta, this dish offers a wonderful textural contrast that truly elevates it beyond your average pasta night. It's a remarkably flavorful and fulfilling meal, surprisingly light yet utterly comforting, making it an ideal choice for a family dinner. Each serving offers a satisfying 294 calories, making it a balanced option.

While ground turkey is a fantastic lean choice, you can easily swap it for ground beef or a mix of pork and beef for a more traditional Bolognese flavor. If mafaldine pasta isn't available, any sturdy ribbon pasta like pappardelle or fettuccine would work beautifully to cradle the rich sauce. You could also experiment with adding finely diced bell peppers alongside the carrots and onions for extra vegetable content.

This Easy Turkey Bolognese is perfectly suited for a busy weeknight dinner when you need a delicious meal on the table fast. Garnish generously with grated Pecorino Romano and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for a bright, flavorful finish.

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