Sugar-Free Turkey Bolognese

Discover the perfect balance of hearty and healthy with this Sugar-Free Turkey Bolognese, a guilt-free take on the classic Italian favorite. Made with lean ground turkey and packed with a medley of finely diced vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, this dish is a nutritious, flavor-packed powerhouse. Instead of sugar-laden sauces, the recipe calls for no-sugar-added crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, seasoned generously with dried herbs and a hint of red pepper flakes for a robust, savory kick. Simmered to perfection and served over your choice of zucchini noodles or whole-grain pasta, this low-carb, high-protein meal is ideal for busy weeknights or healthy meal prepping. Easy to make in under an hour and brimming with bold flavors, this wholesome bolognese is proof that comfort food can be both satisfying and nourishing.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
• 1 Celery stalk, finely diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste (no sugar added)
• 1 cup Chicken broth (low sodium)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
• 4 cups Zucchini noodles or whole-grain pasta, cooked

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey to the pan. Use a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until no longer pink.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to deepen and the sauce to thicken.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve the turkey Bolognese over zucchini noodles or whole-grain pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Step 10

Enjoy your sugar-free Turkey Bolognese!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2827.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1382.8

Total Fat 66.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 322.0mg	0%
Sodium 3100.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.6g	0%
Total Sugars 56.7g
Protein 109.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 410.3mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 5079.9mg	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: 41.8%

Protein: 30.7%

Carbs: 27.5%