Turkey and Vegetable Bolognese with Penne
This easy Italian pasta dish is ready in about 45 minutes and makes 6 servings. Ground turkey, penne pasta and crushed tomatoes carry the flavour. The cooking is mostly simmering and sautéing. With 32 g of protein per serving (about 440 calories), it is a filling option.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 440 kcal
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Ingredients
For 6 servings
- 700 gground turkey
- 450 gpenne pasta
- 700 gcrushed tomatoes
- 2carrots
- 2 stalkscelery
- 1onion
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspdried oregano
Instructions
- Finely dice onion, carrots, and celery to create a soffritto. Mince garlic cloves.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the soffritto for 6-7 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized. Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Increase heat, add ground turkey, and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and dried oregano. Simmer on low for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Toss pasta with bolognese sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Divide into containers. Refrigerate for 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 440 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Carbs
- 52 g
Approximate values for one serving.
About this recipe
- Cuisine: Italian
- Dish type: Pasta
- In cookbook: Meal Prep Champions
