Turkey Bolognese (One Pot Spaghetti)
This one pot turkey Bolognese is an easy, family-friendly dinner made with lean ground turkey, spaghetti, and a rich tomato sauce. Everything cooks together in one pot for a comforting meal with less cleanup.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 453kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- ½ cup carrots finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles broken in half
- chopped parsley for serving
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large pot (I use a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
- Season turkey with 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine, then drain any excess grease. Transfer turkey to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add diced ½ cup onion and ½ cup carrots. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
- Add minced 2 cloves garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return turkey to the pot and stir to combine.
- Add 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Add broken 8 ounces spaghetti noodles on top, gently pushing them down to submerge in the liquid.
- Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Serve topped with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- To finely dice vegetables quickly, you can use a food processor
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level
- This is a true one-pot meal with minimal cleanup!
- You can add frozen veggies near the end of the cook time for a balanced, low-cost meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 1149mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3177IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 5mg
