Bolognese

This flavorful dish will be a hit with the entire family. Pasta, ground meat, tomatoes with great Italian flavors over ziti. Add a small salad for an elegant meal.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 carrot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb lean ground turkey
1 28oz can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup red wine (or beef broth)
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 lb Ziti or other pasta
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add onion and cook till soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the celery, carrot and garlic. Cook stirring frequently until all the vegetables are soft. About another 5 minutes.

Add the ground turkey and cook till done, usually 5-8 more minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes, 1/2 the parsley, wine, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook with the top off the pan for about 45 minutes till thickened. Discard the bay leaf.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to the pasta sauce. Remove from heat and toss. Transfer to serving platter and top with the cheese and remainder of the parsley.

Serves 4