Low Carb Turkey Bolognese
Elevate your dinner game with this hearty and flavorful Low Carb Turkey Bolognese! This recipe swaps traditional pasta for nutrient-packed zucchini noodles, creating a wholesome, guilt-free feast that's perfect for anyone following a keto or low-carb lifestyle. Made with lean ground turkey, aromatic vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce enhanced by herbs like oregano and basil, this dish achieves the perfect balance of comfort food indulgence and health-conscious eating. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy one-pan wonder for busy weeknights. Serve it topped with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor, and enjoy a satisfying, guilt-free alternative to classic Bolognese.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small Carrot, finely chopped
- 1 Celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 can (14 ounces) Crushed tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 0.5 cup Chicken or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Zucchini noodles (zoodles)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to develop its flavor.
Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet and mix well with the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
While the sauce is simmering, prepare the zucchini noodles (zoodles) by lightly sautéing them in a non-stick pan for 2-3 minutes, just until tender yet still firm. Alternatively, serve them raw for extra crunch.
Taste the Bolognese sauce and adjust salt and seasoning if needed.
Serve the turkey Bolognese over the zucchini noodles and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.2 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1937 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 95.8 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1958 mg | 42% | |
*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.
