Spaghetti with Turkey Bolognese
Flavorful and healthy ground turkey bolognese sauce with whole wheat pasta is the best way to make a healthier spaghetti bolognese.
Servings: 6
Calories: 496kcal
Cost: $7
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1 ¼ lb ground lean turkey
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- handful fresh chopped parsley
- handful fresh chopped basil
- 1 TBS dried Italian seasoning
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup white wine or substitute chicken broth
- 1 TBS sugar
- salt and red pepper to taste
- grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil to medium and brown the ground turkey. Drain after it is fully cooked.
- Add garlic, parsley, basil, and seasoning and cook for a minute or two. Add tomatoes, white wine (or broth) and sugar.
- Cover pot and simmer on low for 25 minutes or until sauce is thickened while stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss spaghetti with sauce and serve with grated cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 6mg