For a richer flavor, consider using a combination of ground turkey and ground Italian sausage. Feel free to add other vegetables to the sauce, such as diced bell peppers or mushrooms. If you don't have dry white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth. Fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano, can be used in place of dried parsley for a brighter flavor. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness. For a smoother sauce, use crushed tomatoes instead of tomato sauce. The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Turkey Bolognese with Penne
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME50 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS12
Experience the unexpected delight of this Turkey Bolognese with Penne. A surprisingly hearty and flavorful dish that transforms ground turkey into a rich, comforting pasta sauce.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate38 g
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Cholesterol62 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein24 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium678 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepIn a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned (5-7 minutes).
02
StepAdd the chopped carrots, onion, celery, minced garlic, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender (5-10 minutes). Drain any excess grease, if necessary.
03
StepPour in the dry white wine and cook, stirring constantly, until the wine is almost completely evaporated (approximately 5 minutes). This step deglazes the pan and adds depth of flavor.
04
StepStir in the tomato sauce, tomato juice, and dried parsley. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce has thickened to your liking (about 20 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
05
StepWhile the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente (about 11 minutes).
06
StepDrain the pasta thoroughly and return it to the pot. Add the prepared turkey Bolognese sauce and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss well to combine, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.
07
StepSeason with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Ed Pfeffer
Jun 23, 2025This was so much better than I expected! The turkey was flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.
Bonita Shields
Jun 23, 2025I didn't have any fresh parsley, so I used dried. It still turned out great.
Gardner Graham
Jun 14, 2025Easy to follow and tasted amazing!
Jalen Harveyhodkiewicz
Jun 13, 2025My family loved this! Even my picky eater asked for seconds.
Nicolas Labadiesimonis
Jun 9, 2025The white wine really made a difference in the flavor. Thanks for the great recipe!
Buddy Oreilly
Jun 4, 2025This is my new go-to Bolognese recipe!
Efren Miller
Jun 4, 2025Great way to use ground turkey!
Tess Jaskolskigislason
Jun 4, 2025The red pepper flakes added just the right amount of heat.
Luigi Witting
Jun 2, 2025I let the sauce simmer for longer, and it was even better!
Priscilla Windler
Jun 1, 2025I added some mushrooms and it was delicious. Will definitely make this again.