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Turkey Bolognese

Turkey BologneseKarry Hosford

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 cupchopped onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 12 ouncesground turkey breast
  • 1 tablespoonchopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoonchopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonsugar
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8-ounce) can no salt-added tomato sauce
  • 4 cupshot cooked penne (about 3/4 pound uncooked tube-shaped pasta)
  • 1/4 cup(1 ounce) grated fresh Asiago cheese

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Increase heat to medium-high. Add turkey, and cook 4 minutes or until turkey is browned, stirring to crumble. Add oregano and next 7 ingredients (oregano through tomato sauce); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in pasta; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cheese.

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  • Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups pasta mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese)
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Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:447
Calories per serving:25%
Fat per serving:12.5g
Saturated fat per serving:3.5g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:5.4g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:2.3g
Protein per serving:29.7g
Carbohydrates per serving:53.9g
Fiber per serving:4.6g
Cholesterol per serving:61mg
Iron per serving:4.3mg
Sodium per serving:816mg
Calcium per serving:147mg

Good to Know

Ground turkey is low in fat and high in protein. Try using whole-wheat pasta to make you feel fuller longer.

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