Baby it’s cold outside and I’ve got the perfect recipe for a cozy, comforting and healthy meal adapted from my mamma’s original bolognese. Put on some holiday tunes, pour yourself a glass of warm tea and enjoy preparing one of my favorite comfort meals, Mamma’s Organic Turkey Bolognese!
INGREDIENTS
1 LB. Organic Ground Lean Turkey |
1 LB. GF Penne Pasta, Cooked |
2 TBSP. Olive Oil |
1 Onion, Medium Diced |
1 Carrot, Large, Peeled, Medium Diced |
1 Celery Stalk, Medium Diced |
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced |
6 Roma Tomatoes, Chopped |
1 CUP, Mushrooms, Sliced |
1 CUP, Spinach, chopped |
1/4 CUP, Tomato Paste |
1/2 CUP, White Wine |
1 TBSP. Raw Sugar |
1 TSP. Crushed Red Chili Flakes |
1 TBSP. Basil Leaf, Chopped |
1 TBSP. Fresh Oregano, Chopped |
1 Bay Leaf |
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to Taste |
1/4 Cup, Parmesan Cheese |
DIRECTIONS
Add olive oil to sauce pan and cook on medium heat. |
Add onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms and garlic. Cook for several minutes until slightly translucent. Add basil, oregano and ground turkey. Heat until turkey is fully cooked. |
Add white wine and simmer until reduced by half. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes |
Adjust seasoning; add more fresh basil and serve with whole wheat penne pasta. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan. |