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Turkey Bolognese
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Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onions and sauté for 4 minutes.
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Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
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Add ground turkey meat and salt and continue to cook for 4 minutes or until cooked through, using a wooden spoon to break apart the meat and stirring continuously.
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Add carrots, chopped tomatoes (with its juice), Italian herbs and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
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Partially cover with lid and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
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Add parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
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Cook for an additional 10 minutes uncovered, until the mixture thickens and the liquid reduces.
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During the last 20 minutes of cooking the sauce, bring a pot of water to a boil, cook noodles according to package directions and drain.
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Serve bolognese sauce over cooked noodles.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown the Turkey Properly 🔥Break the ground turkey into small, distinct pieces and let them sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes before stirring to develop deep caramelization and rich, meaty flavor that forms the sauce's foundation.
- Bloom the Tomato Paste 🍅Toast the tomato paste in olive oil for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid to intensify its umami depth and eliminate any metallic taste, creating a more complex sauce.
- Soften Your Soffritto Slowly 🧅Cook the onion, garlic, and carrot on medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until completely softened and translucent before adding the turkey, allowing their natural sweetness to develop and meld into the sauce.
- Simmer Low and Long ⏱️Maintain a gentle simmer for 20-30 minutes rather than a rapid boil to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to naturally reduce while the lean turkey stays tender instead of drying out.
- Finish with Parmesan Emulsion 🧀Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and add it gradually to the sauce while whisking in grated Parmesan off the heat to create a silky, luxurious coating that clings beautifully to the fettuccine.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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