Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Turkey Bolognese
- Prep time
- 15 minutes PT15M
- Cook time
- 1–2 hours PT2H
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
Homemade meat sauce is a great way to take pasta over the top. Try this terrific take on Bolognese for a simple sauce that's hearty, healthy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
- 2 yellow onions, medium-diced
- 2 medium carrots, medium-diced
- 4 stalks celery, medium-diced
- 1 leek (white part only), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 2 cartons (26.46 ounces each) chopped tomatoes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Preparation
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot, then add ground turkey and cook until just browned.
Add remaining olive oil, herbs, and vegetables, then sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Deglaze with chicken broth, then add tomatoes and simmer for 1–2 hours.
Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.