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Ina Garten Turkey Bolognese Recipe

Ina Garten’s Turkey Bolognese is a delicious take on a traditional Italian favorite.
It's not only simple to prepare but also rich in flavor, starting with a base of carrots and celery that gets finely chopped in a food processor.
Let the turkey brown nicely for about eight to ten minutes, which enhances its flavor profile perfectly.
One thing I always do is simmer the sauce at a low temperature after adding the tomato paste and milk, allowing all ingredients to come together beautifully.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
  
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 Carrots chopped
  • 2 sticks Celery chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1.5 lbs Ground Turkey
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes 28 oz.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
 
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery.
  • Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  • Continue cooking until the turkey is browned.
  • Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan.
  • Scrape up the browned bits at the bottom.
  • Let the wine reduce by half, which should take about 3 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and dried oregano.
  • Stir everything together.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour the milk into the sauce and stir well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Just before serving, mix in the chopped basil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.