TURKEY RAGù WITH PASTA

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     turkey     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium onion
2 carrots
1 celery rib
1 red bell pepper
3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 cup dry red wine
two 14-ounce cans crushed tomatoes in thick purée
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 3/4 cups beef broth (14 fluid ounces)
2 pinches cinnamon, or to taste
1 pound dried spiral-shaped pasta such as fusilli (long spiral spaghetti)

Steps:

  • Finely chop onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Mince garlic.
  • In a large heavy non-stick skillet melt butter with oil over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook turkey, stirring and breaking up lumps, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer turkey to a bowl and in fat remaining in skillet cook chopped vegetables, garlic, rosemary, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just softened, about 4 minutes. Add wine and cook until most of liquid is evaporated. Stir in 1 can tomatoes with purée, tomato paste, broth, and cinnamon and simmer 15 minutes. Add turkey with any juices in bowl and remaining can tomatoes with purée and simmer, stirring, 15 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper and keep warm, covered. Sauce may be made 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, before being chilled, covered. Reheat sauce over low heat.
  • Fill a 6-quart kettle three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for pasta. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain pasta in a colander and in a serving bowl toss pasta with sauce.

Babinga Hamulan
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I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Wenge ayche
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey.


Shariq Ansari
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I loved the addition of the white wine and peas.


Joe Duff
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The turkey rag was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Ieisha Marshall
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Yoseph Geyser
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The turkey rag was very flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


siddiq siddiq
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The turkey rag was delicious and the sauce was perfect.


Shaq Gann
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the turkey rag and the sauce.


Bello Khan
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This recipe is a keeper. The turkey rag was so flavorful and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Rafael Rijos
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The turkey rag was amazing and I loved the addition of the peas.


Ghosh Nandita
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook turkey, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The turkey rag was delicious and the sauce was perfect.


Ekta Thapaliya
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the white wine.


Ratu saimoni Komaimua
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The turkey was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Munezero Andrew
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The combination of turkey and vegetables in this dish is perfect. It's healthy and filling, and the sauce is so flavorful.


Michael McGregor
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This turkey rag recipe is incredibly flavorful and versatile. I love that it can be served over pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes.