Ground Turkey Bolognese

Per serving

Protein

39g

Carbs

16g

Fat

19g

Calories

390

Ingredients

• 2 lbs 93% lean ground turkey (raw weight; the macros assume the rendered fat is drained, per step 2)
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook stirring occasionally 5-6 minutes until softened and onion is translucent.
2. 2Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Push vegetables to the edges and add ground turkey to the center. Break apart and cook 8-10 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining. Drain excess fat.
3. 3Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir everything together. Add oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
4. 4Reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and deepens in color. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. 5Remove from heat. Stir in fresh parsley. Cool completely before portioning into 5 containers. Serve over zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash, or whole wheat pasta. Sauce deepens in flavor after day two.