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Turkey Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles

Healthy Turkey Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles in 30 Minutes

This Healthy Turkey Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles is a quick, gluten-free, low-carb meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Can be substituted with ground chicken or beef
  • 1 medium Red Onion Yellow onion can work in a pinch
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic preferred
  • 2 medium Carrots Can substitute with bell peppers or celery
  • 2 stalks Celery Omit if not available
For the Zucchini Noodles
  • 2 medium Zucchini Spiralized
For the Sauce Base
  • 1 jar Tomato Basil Sauce Consider high-quality store-bought options
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Avocado oil can work well too

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • spiralizer
  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add diced carrots, red onion, and celery to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and ground turkey, cooking for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Sprinkle in oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
  5. Pour in tomato basil sauce and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
  6. While the sauce simmers, spiralize zucchini and sauté in a non-stick skillet for 2-5 minutes.
  7. Serve Turkey Bolognese sauce over zucchini noodles, garnishing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Salting zucchini before cooking helps reduce moisture. Cook ground turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F. Prepare sauce in advance for easy weeknight meals.

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