Prep Time |
Cook Time |
Total Time |
Makes |
Calories |
10 min. |
35 min. |
45 min. |
4 |
0 |
Turkey Ragu with Pasta and Salad
A great way to utilize ground turkey in a simple, wholesome meal.
Ingredients:
| 1 lb. of ground turkey |
| 2 crushed/minced garlic cloves |
| 1 can of 13oz. tomato paste or sauce |
| 1-2 cups of vegetable broth or water |
| Half an onion chopped |
| 1 package of pasta cooked per instructions |
| Salt & Black Pepper to taste |
| 2-3 tbsp. of olive oil |
| Salad: |
| 2-3 cups of spinach |
| Choice of tomatoes, veggies, or fresh fruit |
| Low fat dressing |
| Grated pecorino cheese |
| 1/2 cup of red wine |
| 1 tsp. of Italian spices |
| 1 tsb. of minced basil leaves |
| 2 cups of chopped tomato. |
Instructions:
| 1 | Heat a large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until translucent. |
| 2 | Add turkey till browned (15 mins.) Add all other spices and vegetables. Scrape bottom of pan and cook till tomatoes release juices (10 mins.) |
| 3 | Add tomato paste/sauce. Bring to a boil. |
| 4 | Add wine and stir in. Lower heat to simmer and add a lid for ten mins. |
| 5 | Serve hot with cooked pasta, cheese, and salad. |
