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Weekend rich Turkey Bolognese
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Weekend Rich Turkey Bolognese

Course entrees
Keyword pasta, sauce
Author thedishnextdoor

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbl. olive oil
  • 1 Tbl. Duck fat or bacon fat optional
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and finely diced
  • 2 celery ribs thinly sliced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves chopped (or 1 tsp. dried basil)
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 tsp. dried sage
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup whole or skim milk
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 24 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4-1/2 cup chicken stock
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and duck or bacon fat (if using). If not using duck or bacon fat, add in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Once hot, add in the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside, leaving any juices in the pot.
  • Add the carrot, celery, and onion into the pot. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes, and stirring occasionally.
  • Add the ground meat back into the pot, along with the garlic, basil, sage, red pepper flakes, oregano, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 more minute.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Stir in the milk and cook for 3-5 minutes or until most of the loose liquid is evaporated.
  • Add in the wine and repeat, cooking 3-5 minutes or until most of the loose liquid has evaporated.
  • Add in the spaghetti sauce and 1/4 cup chicken stock. If you plan to cook for more than 2 1/2 hours, add in the full 1/2 cup of chicken stock.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for at least an hour or up to 5 hours. If the sauce appears too thick, add in more chicken stock 1/4 cup at a time.
  • Remove from heat and serve with your choice of pasta and sides.