Keto Turkey Bolognese

Satisfy your cravings for comfort food without breaking your low-carb commitment with this flavorful Keto Turkey Bolognese. This lightened-up twist on a classic Italian favorite features lean ground turkey simmered with a robust blend of garlic, onion, celery, and grated carrot, perfectly complemented by low-carb crushed tomatoes and a splash of chicken broth. Enhanced with zucchini for added texture and nourishment, this sauce is seasoned with fragrant Italian herbs and a subtle kick of red pepper flakes. Served atop tender zucchini noodles, or your favorite keto-friendly pasta substitute, this hearty dish is the ultimate guilt-free indulgence. Ready in under an hour, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that’s rich in flavor, keto-approved, and bursting with wholesome ingredients your whole family will love. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh basil and Parmesan for an irresistible, restaurant-quality meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Onion
• 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 2 stalks (finely chopped) Celery stalk
• 1 small (grated) Carrot
• 1 medium (diced) Zucchini
• 14 ounces (low-carb, canned) Crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup (low-sodium) Chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh basil
• 0.25 cup (optional, grated for serving) Parmesan cheese
• 4 cups (or other Keto-friendly pasta substitute) Zucchini noodles (zoodles)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, celery, and grated carrot. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Mix well.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the sauce uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in the fresh chopped basil.

Step 9

While the sauce simmers, prepare your zucchini noodles (zoodles) by sautéing or steaming them briefly until tender but not mushy.

Step 10

Serve the turkey Bolognese over the zoodles. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1817.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1327.2

Total Fat 70.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 344.2mg	0%
Sodium 3981.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 43.0g
Protein 109.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 518.5mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 3094.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.2%

Protein: 32.3%

Carbs: 20.5%