Keto Turkey Bolognese
Savor the robust flavors of this Keto Turkey Bolognese, a low-carb twist on a classic Italian comfort food! Perfectly seasoned ground turkey is paired with a vibrant medley of finely chopped onion, garlic, celery, zucchini, and carrot, creating a nutrient-packed sauce simmered to perfection with crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and fragrant Italian seasoning. Served atop tender zucchini noodles or your favorite keto-friendly pasta alternative, this recipe delivers hearty textures and rich flavors without compromising your dietary goals. Ready in under an hour, it’s an excellent choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner or an elegant meal to impress your guests!
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, celery, and grated carrot. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the ground turkey to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Mix well.
Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the sauce uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in the fresh chopped basil.
While the sauce simmers, prepare your zucchini noodles (zoodles) by sautéing or steaming them briefly until tender but not mushy.
Serve the turkey Bolognese over the zoodles. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.5 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 344 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 1917 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 110.7 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 500 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 3396 mg | 72% | |
*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.
