Turkey Bolognese with Penne

This flavorsome ground turkey Bolognese with penne pasta features a hearty homemade tomato sauce containing carrots, parsley, tomatoes, and wine.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 365 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped celery
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup tomato juice
• 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• ¾ cup chopped carrots
• 1 tablespoon ground thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease, if necessary. Add white wine; cook and stir until almost completely evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, tomato juice, and parsley. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce reaches a thick consistency, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Add the sauce and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Season with salt and pepper.