plus Mixed Greens Salad & Parmesan
This weeknight bolognese transforms ground turkey into a rich, herb-kissed sauce that clings to every orzo pearl. Caramelized tomato paste creates deep umami notes while crème fraîche adds silky sophistication. Paired with crisp greens in tangy Dijon vinaigrette and fresh Parmesan, this cozy, well-balanced dinner delivers comfort with a polished finish.
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Utensils
Tags
Ground Turkey
20 ounce
Tomato Paste
1 unit
Carrots
6 ounce
Onion
1 unit
Orzo Pasta
4 ounce
Crème Fraîche
2 tablespoon
Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 unit
Red Wine Vinegar
2.5 teaspoon
Parmesan Cheese Block
1 unit
Dijon Mustard
2 teaspoon
Mixed Greens
2 ounce
Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon
Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
0.25 teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Halve, peel, and finely dice onion. Trim, peel, and finely dice carrots.
Once water is boiling, add orzo to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 7-10 minutes.
Reserve ¼ cup pasta cooking water (½ cup for 4 servings), then drain.
Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey*, breaking up meat into pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until turkey is browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
Add onion, carrots, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to become translucent, 2-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in tomato paste, 1 cup water, ¼ tsp sugar (2 cups water and ½ tsp sugar for 4 servings), and stock concentrate. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until veggies are tender and sauce has thickened slightly, 10-12 minutes. TIP: If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta cooking water.
Stir in crème fraîche. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
To pan with turkey mixture, stir in tomato paste, stock concentrate, 1 cup water, and ¼ tsp sugar (2 cups water and ½ tsp sugar for 4 servings). Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occassionally, until veggies are tender and sauce has thickened slightly, 10-12 minutes. TIP: If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta cooking water.
Stir in crème fraîche. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together mustard, half the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper (all the vinegar and a large drizzle of olive oil for 4 servings).
Once sauce and pasta are done, in a large bowl, toss mixed greens wiith as much vinaigrette as you like.
Grate half the Parmesan over salad.
Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Top with Bolognese sauce. Grate remaining Parmesan over top. Serve with mixed greens salad on the side.
860
kcal
Calories
34
g
Fat
11
g
Saturated Fat
64
g
Carbohydrate
11
g
Sugar
6
g
Dietary Fiber
67
g
Protein
225
mg
Cholesterol
770
mg
Sodium
Enjoy for a light meal or throughout the week!