Turkey Bolognese – a rich and hearty sauce is paired with cooked turkey for a quick and delicious dinner that tastes gourmet! It’s perfect for using up your leftover holiday turkey, and is a family favorite!
1poundshredded cooked turkey(I use a mixture of white and dark meat)
124 oz jar marinara sauce (I prefer Rao's brand)
1/2teaspoondried thyme
1teaspoondried oregano
1 1/2teaspoonsdried basil
salt and pepper to taste
12ozspaghetti noodles
chopped fresh basil,for garnish
grated parmesan cheese,for garnish
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the turkey meat and cook for another minute, mixing all the ingredients well.
Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the marinara sauce, thyme, oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often for 10-15 minutes so that the flavors can blend.
While sauce cooks, make the spaghetti. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, reserving a cup of the cooking liquid.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the large pot of sauce and stir well, evenly coating the noodles. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Enjoy!