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Just Like Homemade Turkey Bolognese
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Just Like Homemade Turkey Bolognese

Just Like Homemade Turkey Bolognese is an easy recipe for healthy bolognese with ground turkey, vegetables, and herbs. Make that jarred pasta sauce taste like it simmered for hours with the ease of your slow cooker.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces Jarred Marinara
  • 14 ounces Canned Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 3 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. dried italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup Carrot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1 parmesan rind This is the rind off the end of a block of Parmesan Cheese.
  • 1 lb. Ground Turkey 94% Lean

Instructions

  • I made this in the Instant Pot so I was able to saute my vegetables and turkey and then turn things to the slow cook function. If you do not have an Instant Pot, you can saute things on the stove and then transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Put 2 tbsp. of olive oil in the pan. Heat the pan over medium heat. When it's hot add in the garlic, onion, carrot, pepper, dried Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir until the vegetables begin to soften. This takes about 5 minutes.
  • Add in ground turkey and mix everything together. Make sure to salt and pepper the turkey generously. When the turkey is browned, add in the diced tomatoes, jar of marinara, and the Parmesan Rind. Cook in the slow cooker for 4-5 hours until everything is tender and melted together. Discard the Parmesan Rind prior to serving.
  • You can serve this over zucchini noodles , whole grain pasta or gluten free pasta.

Notes

Make it Vegetarian- Instead of meat, just add some mushrooms and additional veggies of your choice. The slow cooking method isn't as necessary if you go meat free.
Make it Low Carb- Serve over zoodles (zucchini noodles).  I like to use the Inspiralizer to make my zucchini noodles.  I've linked you to it in the post.
Make it Gluten Free- Use gluten free pasta. I like the Live G Free brand from Aldi.  Their Quinoa and Brown Rice Penne is what I used in this recipe.
Make it Vegan- Omit the cheese and the meat in favor of tons of fresh veggies and herbs. Fresh Basil adds a big flavor punch.