TURKEY RAGU WITH FONTINA AND PARMESAN

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I love hearty, cheesy pasta dishes like meat sauce and lasagna, but it's impossible to keep to a diet when eating such meals! I put this together one night to attempt a healthy version of a traditional ragu. It is surprisingly tasty and lends itself to modifications for personalization of taste.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes with their juice
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated fontina cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions until translucent and slightly brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in garlic. Cook for 1 minute, then add the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is no longer pink. Mix in the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, parsley, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Combine pasta with the tomato sauce in the skillet. Toss pasta with the fontina cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted. Serve pasta in a large bowl with 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 687.4 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Amran Hossain
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This was a delicious ragu! The turkey was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Rahet and Sulaman
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I thought this ragu was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland and the cheese wasn't very gooey. I wouldn't make this again.


Wilfred Mwanzia
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This was a great recipe! The ragu was flavorful and the cheese was perfectly melted. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


ranju tamang
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I found this ragu to be a bit too salty. I would recommend using less salt in the recipe.


Casey Wheeldon
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This was a delicious and easy to make ragu. I used ground chicken instead of turkey and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Steven Miller
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I wasn't sure how I would like turkey ragu, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were great and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Nahiyan Haxan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor of the ragu and the cheese was perfectly melted.


Today TikTok
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I thought this ragu was delicious! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


EVELYN PROCTOR
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This ragu was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


Azam Channa
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I made this ragu exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. The turkey was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamid 324
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This was a great way to use up leftover turkey. The ragu was easy to make and very flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with everyone at the table.


Habi
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this ragu was surprisingly delicious. The flavors were well-balanced and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Michael Ogunmola
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This turkey ragu was a hit with my family! The fontina and parmesan cheeses added a rich and creamy flavor, and the turkey was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.