Turkey Bolognese Sauce

Turkey Bolognese Sauce

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tbls of light extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped

  • 2 carrot, chopped

  • 2 stalks of celery, chopped

  • 1 pound of ground turkey

  • 1 8oz can of tomato paste

  • 1/2 cup of dry red wine

  • 1 15oz can of diced tomatoes

  • 1 28ozcan of tomato sauce

  • 1 tsp of dried oregano

  • 1 tsp of dried basil

  • 1 tsp of dried marjoram

  • 1/4cupof fresh Italian flat leaf parsley

  • 1 tsp of salt

  • 1 tsp of fresh ground black pepper

    PREPARATION

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot

  • Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

  • Add the ground turkey and cook for 3 minutes while breaking up the turkey into smaller pieces.

  • Stir in the tomato paste and wine and cook for 2 minutes more.

  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, marjoram, parsley, salt and pepper.

  • Cover and simmer for 1 to 2 hours.

  • Serve with your favorite  pasta.