Turkey Bolognese Zucchini Pasta

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Turkey Bolognese Zucchini Pasta

A lighter version of the Italian classic, this turkey bolognese has all of the rich, meaty flavors you crave served over a bed of guilt-free zucchini pasta.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 337kcal

Author Liz Della Croce

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
½ 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

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Instructions

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 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, 3 cloved garlic, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 stalks celery, 2 medium carrots, 1 pound ground turkey
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.
1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1/2 cup chicken broth
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.
14 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon tomato paste
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.
salt and pepper to taste, 3 medium zucchini, chopped basil, shaved Parmesan cheese

Notes

I love using the KitchenAid stand mixer spiralizer attachment to make my Zucchini noodles but you can also buy a stand alone spiralizer.

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