Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Bolognese
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Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Bolognese
Ingredients
For the Turkey Bolognese Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup of mushrooms, any type, diced
- 1 onion, peeled and diced
- 1 lb. ground turkey or chicken (*optional. I think its "meaty" enough without from the veggies)
- 2 15 oz cans of tomato sauce (plain pureed tomatoes)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Zucchini Noodles
- 2 packages of spiralized zucchini (*get 1 package if cooking for 1. Can also use 3 whole zucchini and make your own thicker ribbons with a vegetable peeler)
- Parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella cheese (optional but yummy)
Instructions
For the Bolognese Sauce
In a pot over medium high heat, add olive oil and diced veggies. Cook for about 10 minutes until the vegetables have begun to soften and brown slightly. Next, add the minced garlic and oregano and cook for 1 minute. Add the ground turkey and break up with a spoon. Cook until the turkey is browning, about 10 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir while scraping up any brown bits from the pan. Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the vegetables are tender. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt/pepper.
Meanwhile, in a large saute pan add the zucchini noodles with sundried tomatoes that have been drained. Cook on medium heat with a lid on the pan so that the zucchini spirals can soften. Cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring every minute. The goal is to get them slightly softened, not brown.
Once the liquid has evaporated and the spirals have softened, add the bolognese sauce. Add the cheese and stir to combine. Top each serving with additional cheese and enjoy!
Shopping List
Produce
- 4 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup of mushrooms, any type, diced
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 packages of spiralized zucchini (*get 1 package if cooking for 1 or if you don't want leftovers. Can also use 3 whole zucchini and make your own thicker ribbons with a vegetable peeler)
Canned/Jarred
- 2 15 oz cans of tomato pure
Meat
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
Dairy
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella
- *both are optional but good
Pantry Items
- Oregano
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
