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Turkey Bolognese Zucchini Pasta

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Total time
40 min
Serves
4
Cuisine
Italian
Turkey Bolognese Zucchini Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 3 cloved garlic (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
  • 1 pound ground turkey (or beef)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 3 medium zucchini (turned in to noodles)
  • chopped basil, shaved Parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps

  1. 1

    Put a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Stir in onions plus a pinch salt and pepper and saute until they begin to soften, 3-4 minutes. Add carrots and celery to pan along with another pinch salt and pepper and continue to saute until soft and tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for another 30 seconds then add in the ground turkey,

  2. 2

    Using a wooden spoon begin breaking up the ground turkey and sprinkle with more salt and pepper as well as ground oregano. Continue to cook the meat until it is no longer pink. Add in the chicken broth and cook until the broth reduces.

  3. 3

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and season generously with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then lower heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is reduced.

  4. 4

    Add in the zucchini noodles and mix thoroughly to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes or until zucchini softens and heats through. Garnish to serve with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.

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