Wholemeal Turkey Bolognese

Spice up your pasta night with this tasty, guilt-free bolognese recipe. Lean turkey, rich tomato sauce, and a medley of herbs come together in a wholesome, hearty sauce that clings to every forkful of wholemeal pasta.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 40 minutes 

If you can, use organic ingredients for this recipe. Although we are unsure whether eating organic food reduces breast cancer risk, organic food contains less pesticide residue. We know that certain pesticides are linked to breast cancer risk, so we recommend eating organic food whenever possible. Read more on pesticides here.
 

Ingredients:  

2 tsp olive oil

1 onion – peeled and chopped

2 garlic cloves – peeled and crushed

1 carrot – diced

400 g organic turkey mince

2 tbsp tomato puree

400 g tomato passata in a glass jar

1tsp herbes de Provence

400 ml chicken stock

100 g spinach leaves

350 g wholemeal pasta

Cracked black pepper

Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium heat (where possible, avoid non-stick cookware). Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and fry for 5-10 minutes until softened.
• Add the turkey mince, breaking up any lumps with a spoon, and cook until browned all over.
• Stir in the tomato puree, passata, and dried herbs.
• Add the stock, and simmer uncovered on low heat for around 20 minutes.
• 5 minutes before the end of cooking time, add the spinach.
• In the meantime, cook the wholemeal pasta according to pack directions. Drain.
• Serve by dividing the pasta into 4 bowls. Top the pasta with the Bolognese sauce and cracked black pepper.

Why this is good for you  

The wholemeal pasta used in this recipe has a higher fibre content than normal pasta. Studies have shown that a diet high in fibre is associated with a decreased breast cancer risk.

Turkey is a healthy source of protein, an important part of a balanced diet and key to building and maintaining all types of body tissue, including muscle.

Tomatoes and spinach contain carotenoids, which are responsible for the bright colours of fruit and vegetables and have also been linked with a reduced breast cancer risk, especially when you eat lots of them.

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