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Turkey bolognese pasta bake

Turkey bolognese pasta bake

Turkey bolognese is a healthy meat sauce made with ground turkey meat, soffritto (diced onions, celery, and carrots), dried herbs, canned tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, sundried tomatoes, and half & half.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Turkey bolognese pasta bake
Servings: 4
Calories: 1171kcal

Equipment

  • Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 500 g turkey mince thigh is best
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 800 g tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tbsp chipotle paste
  • 300 ml chicken stock
  • 400 g pasta shells large
  • 250 g mascarpone
  • 200 g cheddar grated
  • 2 tbsp parmesan grated

Instructions

  • In a large pan, heat the olive oil. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the onions are softened. Brown the mince on all sides. When the garlic has browned, add the tomatoes, chipotle paste, and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low heat and cook, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, adding a splash of water if necessary.
  • While the turkey is cooking, cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain, reserving some of the water. Warm the mascarpone through with a splash of the hot pasta water over low heat. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Put the turkey sauce in a large baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and toss to coat. On top, sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and crisp around the edges.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1171kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 1167mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3156IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 554mg | Iron: 4mg
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