By Joyce Petersen
Spaghetti Bolognese
5 steps
Prep:20minCook:30min
386 cal/serving
4 servings / 50 minutes
This spaghetti bolognese is a healthier version of the classic, using lean turkey and whole wheat pasta for a great, simple dinner on weekdays.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:47:01 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
40
Low
Glycemic Load
19
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories514.5 kcal (26%)
Total Fat16.4 g (23%)
Carbs47.1 g (18%)
Sugars9 g (10%)
Protein38.9 g (78%)
Sodium839.7 mg (42%)
Fiber7.7 g (28%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 lbground turkey

½ Tbspextra virgin olive oil

1onion
medium, diced

3carrots
large, peeled and diced

2celery stalk
diced

1green bell pepper
medium, seeded and chopped

4tomatoes
medium, chopped

4garlic
minced

1 cupwhite wine

½ cupchicken broth

½ Tbspchili flakes

1 Tbspfresh basil
chopped

1 Tbspfresh oregano
chopped

1bay leaf

4 ouncewhole wheat pasta

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and keep warm.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or until slightly translucent.
Step 3
Add the ground turkey, tomatoes, basil and oregano. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until turkey is fully cooked.
Step 4
Add white wine and chicken broth and simmer until reduced by half. Season with bay leaf, chili flakes, and salt & pepper and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Serve on whole wheat pasta.
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