Lean Turkey Bolognese
Estimated $5.32 recipe · $2.66 per serving (US / USD)
A lighter ragù with turkey mince and lots of veg over wholewheat spaghetti.
The recipe
Lean Turkey Bolognese
A lighter ragù with turkey mince and lots of veg over wholewheat spaghetti.
Ingredients
- 300g turkey mince
- 160g wholewheat spaghetti
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 2 garlic cloves
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$5.32 for 2 servings · $2.66 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g turkey mincePlanning assumption · $4.50 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $2.98 |
| 160g wholewheat spaghettiPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 454 g · Uses 160g | $0.35 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 1 carrot, gratedRetail benchmark · $2.26 / 907 g · Retail reference · Assumes 80 g per item | $0.20 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 400g chopped tomatoesPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 400 g · Uses 400g | $1.00 |
| 1 tbsp tomato pastePlanning assumption · $1.00 / 170 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.09 |
| 1 tsp oreganoPlanning assumption · $1.30 / 20 g · 1 tsp ≈ 1g | $0.07 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $5.32 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Brown the turkey in oil, breaking it up, then add onion, carrot and garlic; cook 6 min.
- Stir in tomato paste and oregano, then the tomatoes; simmer 18 min until rich.
- Cook the spaghetti al dente.
- Toss the pasta through the ragù and serve.
Recipe notes
Grating the carrot in melts it into the sauce and adds natural sweetness.
Estimated nutrition per serving
560 kcal · 44g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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