Roasted Red Pepper Turkey Bolognese
Roasted red peppers add a delicious flavor to this healthy Turkey Bolognese recipe, serve over spaghetti or with zucchini noodles for a gluten free meal.
Ingredients
- 16 oz jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb extra lean ground turkey
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 6 oz can tomato paste
Serve With
- spaghetti noodles, boiled
- zucchini noodles, sauteed
Instructions
- Place the roasted red bell peppers in a blender or food processor and puree until creamy, set aside.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, turkey, basil, oregano, parsley, black pepper and kosher salt.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through.
- Add the roasted red pepper puree, diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, prepare the pasta or zucchini noodles to serve with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Serving 4gCalories 262kcal (13%)Carbohydrates 25g (8%)Protein 31g (62%)Fat 5g (8%)Saturated Fat 1g (5%)Cholesterol 55mg (18%)Sodium 2535mg (106%)Potassium 1040mg (30%)Fiber 6g (24%)Sugar 11g (12%)Vitamin A 1505mg (30%)Vitamin C 84.4mg (102%)Calcium 142mg (14%)Iron 5.1mg (28%)
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