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A bowl of pasta topped generously with rich Turkey Bolognese Sauce, grated Parmesan, and fresh basil.

Amazing 30 Minute Turkey Bolognese Sauce

Homemade Turkey Bolognese is a thick and hearty meat sauce with a rich, bold, and cozy flavor. It is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight pasta dinner or a date night. You can have this classic Italian dish ready in under 1 hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup carrots chopped finely
  • 1 cup celery chopped finely
  • 1/2 large onion chopped finely
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
For Serving
  • 1 lb pasta
  • 1 Fresh basil for garnish
  • 1 Parmesan cheese for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Add the olive oil, carrots, celery, and onion to a large pot on the stove over medium heat. Sauté for 5 to 10 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Next add in the ground turkey. Halfway through cooking add in the minced garlic, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook completely through.
  3. Add the red wine and simmer for about 5 minutes until the wine cooks off.
  4. Next add the tomato paste, beef broth, and crushed tomatoes. Combine evenly. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and add more salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cover the pot and let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes, although the longer you let simmer the better. If you are having trouble reducing the sauce, simmer uncovered.
  6. Serve over the pasta with parmesan cheese and fresh basil on top.

Notes

Enjoy this sauce over your favorite pasta shape.

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