Healthy Turkey Bolognese Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 lbground turkey
- 1 ½ ccarrots
minced finely
- 2 tbspgarlic
minced finely
- 1 conion
minced finely
- 1 ccelery
minced finely
- 56 ozcans crushed tomatoes low salt)
(2 28 oz cans
- ½ tspsalt
optional
- 1 tsppepper
- ¼ tspred pepper flakes
- ¼ cfresh basil
chopped finely
- ¼ cfresh parsley
chopped finely
Directions
Crockpot instructions:
- 1
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Brown ground turkey for 5-7 minutes. When fully cooked, remove from pan and set aside, reserving the juices/grease
- 2
Add carrots, garlic, onion and celery. Saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add cooked ground turkey + veggies, along with tomatoes, spices + herbs into crockpot base
- 4
Stir to combine. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- 5
Serve over pasta, zucchini noodles, rice, or whatever you like best!
Stovetop instructions:
- 1
In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Brown ground turkey for 5-7 minutes. When fully cooked, remove from pan and set aside, reserving the juices/grease
- 2
Add carrots, garlic, onion and celery. Saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add cooked ground turkey back to the pan, along with tomatoes, spices + herbs.
- 4
Stir to combine, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 5
Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, uncovered, on medium- low heat, stirring every few minutes.
- 6
After 1 hour you can serve this sauce, but it’s best when simmered on low heat for 6-8 hours. This allows the flavors to come together and for the meat to be super tender.
- 7
Serve over pasta, zucchini noodles, rice, or whatever you like best!
Healthy Turkey Bolognese Sauce
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About this Recipe
Craving a hearty, satisfying dinner that's also genuinely good for you? This Healthy Turkey Bolognese Sauce delivers a delicious, flavor-packed meal perfect for any night of the week, proving that healthy eating can be incredibly comforting.
What sets this bolognese apart is its clever incorporation of finely minced vegetables—carrots, onion, garlic, and celery—building incredible depth of flavor without extra fuss. This approach creates a rich sauce where vegetables seamlessly blend in, making it a fantastic way to boost your daily nutrient intake. Plus, it's fully Paleo and Whole30 friendly, showing that a truly healthy dish can be both satisfying and delicious.
You can expect a rich, savory sauce with a wonderful balance of sweet crushed tomatoes, aromatic fresh basil and parsley, and a subtle warmth from red pepper flakes. The ground turkey offers a lighter, yet still substantial, base. The generous blend of finely minced aromatics and vegetables creates a robust texture that clings beautifully to whatever you serve it with. This healthy bolognese delivers a truly comforting experience, making it a fantastic staple for your rotation.
While this recipe is naturally packed with flavor, you can easily customize it. Feel free to adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred level of heat. For an extra layer of freshness, consider adding more fresh basil or parsley just before serving.
This versatile sauce is ideal for a comforting family dinner. Serve it over your favorite pasta, zucchini noodles, or spaghetti squash for a complete and wholesome meal.