Summer Turkey Bolognese
with Basil and Zucchini
We've put a spring twist on this Italian classic by adding turkey and zucchini. Together these ingredients create an incredible depth of flavour for this delicious summer pasta!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Turkey
170 g
Spaghetti
(Contains Wheat)
7 g
Basil
200 g
Zucchini
113 g
Heirloom Tomatoes
2 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
(Contains Sulphites)
¼ cup
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains Milk)
6 g
Garlic
¼ cup
Basil Pesto
(Contains Milk, Soy)
1 tbsp
Italian Seasoning
(Contains Sulphites)
Not included in your delivery
2 tsp
Salt*
1 tbsp
Oil*
1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter*
(Contains Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
When cooking the pasta, starch is released into the water; that starchy pasta water helps to thicken this sauce, without adding extra ingredients.
Wash and dry all produce.* In a large pot, add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt. (NOTE: Use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. While water boils, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons. Halve tomatoes. Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
To the boiling water, add spaghetti. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. When done, reserve 3/4 cup pasta water (dbl for 4 ppl), then drain.
While spaghetti cooks, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then turkey, garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook, breaking up turkey into smaller pieces, until browned, 4-5 min. (TIP: Cook to a min. internal temp. of 74°C/165°F.**) Add zucchini. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3-4 min.
To the turkey mixture, add pesto, tomatoes, reserved pasta water and 1 tbsp vinegar (dbl for 4 ppl). Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min.
To the sauce, add spaghetti, half the Parmesan and 1 tbsp butter (dbl for 4 ppl). Remove from heat and stir together until spaghetti is coated.
Divide summer turkey bolognese between bowls. Sprinkle over remaining Parmesan and tear over basil leaves.
