Turkey Mince Pasta Bolognese
A light and flavorful Italian-inspired pasta dish made with turkey mince, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●500g Turkey mincelean mince
- ●250g Pastapenne or similar shape
- ●1 medium Onionfinely chopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato pastehomemade or store-bought
- ●1 teaspoon Dried basilfresh basil leaves optional
- ●to taste Saltpreferably sea salt
- ●to taste Black pepperfreshly ground
- ●2 tablespoons Olive oilfor cooking
Instructions
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1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
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2. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
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3. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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4. Add the minced garlic and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
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5. Add the turkey mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
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6. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
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7. Add the dried basil, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
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8. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add it to the pan with the turkey mixture.
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9. Toss the pasta in the sauce and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has coated the pasta.
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10. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.