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Zucchini Noodle Turkey Bolognese
A lighter pasta-style dinner with lean turkey sauce over courgette noodles.
Reviewed for practical home cooking
This recipe is written for everyday kitchens with clear timing, visible ingredients, flexible serving ideas, and nutrition context for comparison. Check labels and allergens before cooking.
Why this meal fits you
It keeps the comfort of bolognese while reducing calories by swapping most pasta for vegetables.
Nutrition angle
Lean turkey boosts protein, courgette increases volume, and tomato sauce keeps the dish light.
Ingredients
- 250g lean turkey mince
- 2 courgettes spiralized
- 1 cup passata
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ onion
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Basil
- Salt and pepper
- Parmesan optional
Instructions
- 1Cook onion and garlic in oil.
- 2Add turkey and brown well.
- 3Stir in passata and seasoning.
- 4Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5Warm courgette noodles briefly in a pan.
- 6Top with sauce and basil.
Cooking notes and swaps
Use this recipe as a dependable base rather than a rigid rule. If you are short on time, prep vegetables while the main protein cooks. If you need a lighter plate, increase vegetables and reduce rich sauces slightly. If you want a heartier dinner, add rice, potatoes, pasta, bread, or another familiar side that fits the flavour.
Taste before serving and adjust salt, acid, herbs, or heat at the end. For leftovers, cool quickly, refrigerate in a sealed container, and reheat until piping hot where appropriate.