Turkey Bolognese Recipe with Pasta
Master this rich turkey Bolognese recipe. Learn the food science secrets to preventing dry, bland ground turkey for a deeply savory pasta sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $$
Ingredients
- 1 lb. uncooked spaghetti
- 4 quarts water
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cloves sliced garlic
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- ¼ cup Romano cheese
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Turkey:
- In a skillet on high heat cook the ground turkey until it browned, about 10 minutes.1 lb. ground turkey
- Ensure you are mixing occasionally.
Preparing the Sauce:
- While the turkey is cooking, in a medium sauce pot melt one stick of butter and sauté the garlic until golden brown.4 cloves sliced garlic, 1 stick unsalted butter
- Next, add in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper and simmer for 30 minutes.28 oz. can crushed tomatoes, ½ tsp. salt , ¼ tsp. black pepper
- Next, add in the browned turkey and simmer for 10 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Preparing the Pasta:
- While the turkey is cooking, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add the spaghetti.4 quarts water, 1 lb. uncooked spaghetti
- Cook for 7-9 minutes until the pasta is tender. Strain pasta and place in a large bowl.
To Serve:
- In a large serving bowl mix the spaghetti and sauce and top with grated cheese.¼ cup Romano cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal
