Whole Wheat Pasta with Turkey Bolognese

Ingredients

• 100g whole wheat pasta
• 120g ground turkey
• 100g crushed tomatoes
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 clove garlic
• Basil

Preparation

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a small amount of pasta water.

2. 2

   Heat a pan over medium heat and add the ground turkey. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and fully cooked.

3. 3

   Add the diced carrot and minced garlic to the pan and cook for another 2–3 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine all ingredients.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.

6. 6

   Season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil.

7. 7

   Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and mix until evenly coated.

8. 8

   Serve warm, topped with extra basil if desired.