Best 6 Emerils Turkey Bolognese Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with Emeril's Turkey Bolognese, a tantalizing fusion of classic Italian flavors and the versatility of ground turkey. This delectable dish promises a symphony of savory sensations, featuring a rich and hearty sauce brimming with ground turkey, a medley of aromatic vegetables, and a chorus of Italian herbs and spices. Immerse yourself in the delightful variations presented in this article, each offering a unique twist on the traditional Bolognese. From the comforting embrace of Emeril's original recipe to the vibrant zest of the Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Bolognese and the piquant charm of the Spicy Turkey Bolognese, these recipes cater to a range of palates and preferences. Prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that effortlessly blends the familiar and the innovative, leaving your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EMERIL'S TURKEY BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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Make and share this Emeril's Turkey Bolognese Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Reader

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces turkey bacon, small dice
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/4 cups carrots, finely chopped
3/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons salt (to taste)
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs ground turkey, preferably thighs
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, crushed with your fingers, undrained (juices and all)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups broth
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large, heavy saucepan, add the olive oil and bacon and cook until bacon is crisp and lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the onion, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft and lightly browned around the edges, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring to break up any clumps, until meat is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and garlic and cook until wine is nearly evaporated.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 5 minutes.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, and crushed red pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a steady simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors have come together and the sauce has reduced to a nice consistency, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the evaporated milk and continue cooking, partially covered, for 15 minutes longer.
  • Add the basil, stir to combine and let sit for 5 minutes before using as a sauce for cooked pasta or lasagna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.9, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 109.8, Sodium 1228.4, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.3, Protein 31.1

TURKEY BOLOGNESE WITH VOODLES



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground turkey (I like ground skinless dark meat)
One 16-ounce can tomato sauce
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
About 8 zucchini (I use 1 to 2 zucchini per person, depending on their size)
Nonstick cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil, for the skillet
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the bolognese: In a stockpot, combine the ground turkey, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, garlic, bay leaf, carrot, onion and 1/2 cup water. (Do not brown the turkey; everything goes in at once.) Cover, bring to a simmer and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until just slightly thickened, about 1 hour. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the parsley.
  • For the voodles: Cut the zucchini into noodles using a julienne peeler or a spiral slicer.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray or drizzle with a little olive oil. Add the voodles and saute about 1 minute. Season with a little salt and pepper. Using a ladle, add the sauce and toss to coat.
  • Add a few tablespoons of grated Parmesan and serve.

EMERIL'S FRIED TURKEY



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You will need a turkey rig to fry the turkeys and syringes to inject them.

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup Emeril's Creole Seasoning (Essence), recipe follows
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid Zatarian's Concentrated Crab and Shrimp Boil (optional)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
pinch ground cloves
1/4 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 cup salt
3/4 cup honey
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
2 turkeys (8 to 10 pounds each)
about 10 gallons peanut oil
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • To make the marinade: Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process for about 5 minutes. Fill a syringe and inject each turkey in the breast and thigh area, as well as the back, wings, and legs. You will have to fill the syringe several times. Next, combine the seasoning ingredients and rub the mixture evenly all over each turkey.
  • Place the turkeys in large plastic bags and secure before icing them down or refrigerating them for 24 hours.
  • To fry each turkey: Fill a large pot three quarters of the way full with the peanut oil and heat the oil to between 350 and 360 degrees F. Place 1 turkey in the basket insert and carefully and slowly lower it into the hot oil. Turn the turkey every 10 minutes, using long-handled forks. A whole turkey will take 3 to 5 minutes per pound to cook. It is done when the internal temperature reaches 170 to 180 degrees F on an instant read meat thermometer. Carefully lift the basket out of the hot oil. This can be done by inserting a broomstick through the handles and having two strong people lift the basket out of the pot. Using the long-handled forks, transfer the turkey to a large brown paper bag and let stand for about 15 minutes before removing to carve. Repeat the procedure for the second turkey. Carve the turkey and serve with the other traditional side items.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking" by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

TURKEY BOLOGNESE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 pound shredded cooked turkey (preferably dark meat)
3 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound spaghetti
Freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the carrot and celery and saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and saute 1 minute. Add the marinara sauce. Decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend, stirring often. Stir in the basil. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. (The sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cool the sauce completely, then transfer it to a container and freeze for future use. Bring the sauce to a simmer before using.)
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten as needed. Serve with the Parmesan.

EMERIL'S TURKEY BOLOGNESE



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Emeril Lagasse lightened up a traditional Italian Bolognese sauce by using turkey instead of the usual pork and beef. Layer it in lasagna, or toss with pasta and top with Parmesan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 slices turkey bacon (6 ounces), finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 pounds ground turkey (97 percent lean)
3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook bacon over medium until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Add onion, carrots, and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add turkey; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 8 to 9 minutes. Add wine and garlic; cook until wine has almost evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Add broth and half-and-half; bring to a boil over high. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until sauce is thick and creamy, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g

EMERILS BOLOGNESE SAUCE



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Categories     Tomato

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup heavy cream
10 ounces pancetta, diced
1 cup small diced carrots
3/4 cup small diced celery
1 cup small diced onions
3/4 pound ground chuck
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons Italian tomato paste, diluted in 10 tablespoons meat stock
1 cup whole milk
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Classic Bolognese Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse Show: Emeril Live Episode: Food of Italy-Emilia-Romagna Region Bologna's ragu is the most famous in Italy. According to the Bologna chapter of Italy's gastronomic society, L'Accademia Italiana della Cucina, this is the most typical and authentic-tasting rendition of the city's famed sauce. The building of a ragu involves three simple steps: browning the vegetables and meats, reducing flavorful liquids over the browned foods to build up layers of taste, then covering them with liquid and simmering gently until the flavors have blended and the meats are tender. Ragu`s should be rich without being heavy. A ragu is a meat sauce with tomato, it is not a tomato sauce with meat. Adapted from Splendid Table by Lynne Rossetto Kasper In a small sauce pot, bring the cream up to a simmer and reduce by 1/3. About 6 tablespoons of cream should be remaining. In a sauce pot, render the pancetta over medium heat, about 8 minutes, or until almost all the fat is rendered. Stir in the carrots, celery, and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute the vegetables for about 3 minutes or until the vegetables are translucent. In a mixing bowl, combine the meats. Season the meats with salt and pepper. Increase the heat and stir in the meat. Brown the meat for 5 minutes, or until the meat is medium brown in color. Stir in the wine, garlic and diluted tomato paste, and reduce the heat to very low. Cook partially covered for 2 hours. From time to time stir in a tablespoon or so of the milk, by the end of the two hours the milk should be incorporated. Stir in the reduced cream. Season with salt and black pepper

Tips:

  • Use a large pot: The sauce will double in volume, so make sure you have a pot that can accommodate it.
  • Brown the turkey well: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the sauce from being greasy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too much turkey at once, it will steam instead of brown.
  • Add the vegetables in stages: This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve the sauce over pasta, rice, or vegetables: This versatile sauce can be served with a variety of dishes.

Conclusion:

Emeril's turkey bolognese is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bold flavors and rich texture, this sauce is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Give this recipe a try and let me know how it turns out!

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