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Quick and Easy Turkey Bolognese

A delicious and fast turkey bolognese that you can get on the table in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian Herbs
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 4-5 kale leafs
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes (you can also just use tomato sauce )
  • 1/4 cup milk full fat
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp oil extra virgin
  • 500 grams pasta penne, or other medium sized variety

Instructions
 

  • Wash kale leaves and zucchini. Roughly chop zucchini and set aside. Discard tough centre of kale and chop rest. Set aside.
  • Add pasta of choice to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until tender, according to directions.
  • In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tsp oil. Add onions, stirring until softened, 4-5 minutes. Immediately add turkey and cook until fully cooked, 5-7 minutes. 
    Add seasonings, garlic and zucchini. Stir well, 2-3 minutes. 
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of its water. Return pasta to pot. Gently toss in butter. 
  • Add tomatoes to skillet. Mix and add milk. Keep stirring until well incorporated. At this point add in 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. If mixture is still too thick, add remaining 1/4 cup. Add in kale leaves and cover pan, letting kale cook down 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper 
  • Pour sauce over pasta. Add to serving dish and top with fresh mozzarella! 
    Serve immediately and enjoy