Turkey Portobello Bolognese

Name: Turkey Portobello Bolognese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey; 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 2 large onions, chopped; 1 cup chopped carrots; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 cup water; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1/2 cup minced fresh basil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano; 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary; 2 teaspoons fennel seed; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 12 ounces uncooked penne; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

This sauce tastes better the longer it simmers, which allows the flavors to fully develop. In fact, it tastes best the second day after a night in the refrigerator. Mangia! —Darrell Kau, Eugene, Oregon

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons fennel seed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
12 ounces uncooked penne
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey, mushrooms, onions, carrots and garlic; cook 10-12 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
Stir in broth, wine, water, tomato paste, herbs, seasonings and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Cook penne according to package directions; drain. Serve with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 380 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Turkey Bolognaise in Healthy Cooking Annual Recipes 2015