Easy and Healthy Turkey Bolognese Recipe

This Turkey Bolognese recipe makes for a simple, healthy meal.

Cook45 mins
Serves4
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Updated 24 August 2020

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This Turkey Bolognese recipe makes for a simple, healthy meal.

Swap the usual beef for low-fat turkey mince for a lighter but still super tasty home-cooked dinner.

The numbers below will make for a good 4-6 servings. Enjoy with your favourite pasta or perhaps a baked sweet potato.

How to make Healthy Turkey Bolognese:

  1. In a large frying pan add the oil over a medium heat.
  2. Add the carrots, onions and celery and fry for 5-10 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and fry for a further minute.
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  4. Add the turkey and cook until coloured all over.
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  6. Add in the tomato purée and stir through for a minute.
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  8. Add in the chopped tomatoes and stock.
  9. Mix well and season to taste with salt, pepper and dried herbs (e.g basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme). You can also add in a splash of Worcester sauce, a pinch of sugar, a teaspoon of Marmite and/or a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.
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  11. Allow to simmer for at least 30 minutes until thickened.
  12. Optionally serve with your choice of pasta, rice or potatoes – goes great with baked sweet potato!

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