turkey bolognese

Ingredients turkey bolognese

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
1 carrot peeled and finely chopped
1 celery stalk finely chopped
1 lb shredded cooked turkey (preferably dark meat)
3 cup marinara sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb spaghetti
1 Freshly grated Parmesan

how to make turkey bolognese

Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the carrot and celery and saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and saute 1 minute. Add the marinara sauce

Decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, stirring often.

Stir in the basil. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. (The sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cool the sauce completely, then transfer it to a container and freeze for future use. Bring the sauce to a simmer before using.)

Meanwhile cook spaghetti. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Add pasta to sauce and add enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten as needed.