Summer Bolognese

4.75 from 4 votes

This summer Bolognese is packed full of fresh pasta, tomatoes, basil, zucchini, white wine and ground turkey. It’s light and flavorful and perfect for summer. Plus it’s ready in just 25 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: fresh pasta recipes, ground turkey bolognese, ground turkey recipes, summer bolognese, white wine bolognese, zucchini bolognese

Servings: servings

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic minced
1-1/2 pounds tomatoes diced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 small zucchini coarsely grated
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn or chopped

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the turkey and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Cook, breaking up the turkey with a spoon, for 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and wine and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and fold in the zucchini and basil.
Serve over the pasta or mix the pasta fully within the sauce.

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