Tomato-free Bolognese

Ajvar is pepper and eggplant mixture that similar in texture and flavor to tomatoes. Try this pepper-forward alternative to the classic bolognese.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Cook until softened, but not browned.

Step 2

Add garlic, red pepper flake, Italian seasoning, and salt to taste. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove mixture and set aside

Step 3

Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to saucepan and increase heat to high. When oil is shimmering, add ground turkey. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until browned on the outside and fully cooked (about 7 minutes).

Step 4

In a pot of salted, boiling water, add your pasta. Cook to about 1 minute less than the package recommendation

Step 5

Turn down heat to medium-low. Add reserved vegetable mixture, sliced peppers, Ajvar, chicken stock, and fish sauce. Mix well and bring to a bare simmer. Continue cooking until pasta is ready

Step 6

When pasta is done cooking, transfer directly to sauce. Transfer some of that pasta water as well to help the sauce stick to the pasta

Step 7

Stir in chopped parsley, then plate