Rotini Bolognese

5 from 3 votes

This rotini bolognese provides a rich and hearty flavor that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. A tomato based meat sauce with carrots, onions, veggies, and herbs tops al dente pasta to make a delicious pasta bolognese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 464kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 lb lean ground turkey or ground beef
½ of a medium white onion, minced
1 large carrot, minced
1 stalk of celery, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
28 oz can San Marzano tomatoes (whole, peeled)
2 tablespoon tomato paste
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ cup chicken broth (can also use red wine here)
1 teaspoon oregano
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
16 oz box of rotini pasta (or another type of pasta)

Instructions

Begin by preparing the carrots, onion, and celery. Mince them into small pieces. Use a food processor if you prefer.
Heat a large pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the ground turkey. While the turkey cooks, use a spatula to break the turkey into small pieces. Cook the turkey for 5-7 minutes, until no longer pink and cooked through. Drain any excess liquid from the pan.
Add the additional 1 tbsp of olive oil, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pan. Stir and let the veggies soften for 2-3 minutes.
Add the San Marzano tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt to a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Pour the tomato sauce into the pan along with the chicken broth. Stir well and reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for a minimum of 25 minutes up to 40 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
When the sauce is nearing completion, cook the noodles according to box instructions. Be sure to salt the water you boil the pasta in generously!
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the oregano and chopped basil.

Notes

This recipe is dairy free. It is not vegetarian or vegan.
Make it gluten-free: swap noodles for a gluten-free noodle such as Banza noodles.

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