Description
Homemade Turkey Bolognese is a thick & hearty meat sauce with a rich, bold, and cozy flavor! It’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight pasta dinner or even a date night. Plus you can have this classic Italian dish ready in under 1 hour. Everyone will love this better than takeout recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup carrots, chopped finely
- 1 cup celery, chopped finely
- 1/2 large onion, chopped finely
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 1/2 cup beef broth
- 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 lb pasta
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, carrots, celery, and onion to a large pot on the stove over medium heat. Sauté for 5-10 minutes until soft & fragrant.
- Next add in the ground turkey. Halfway through cooking add in the minced garlic, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook completely through.
- Add the red wine and simmer for about 5 minutes until the wine cooks off.
- Next add the tomato paste, beef broth, and crushed tomatoes. Combine evenly. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and add more salt & pepper to taste.
- Cover the pot and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, although the longer you let simmer the better. If you’re having trouble reducing the sauce, simmer uncovered!
- Serve over the pasta with parmesan cheese and fresh basil on top.
- Enjoy!
Keywords: Turkey Bolognese, Turkey Bolognese Sauce, Turkey Bolognese Recipe, Ground Turkey Bolognese