Turkey Bolognese with Linguine

By dmscott52

Very good. First made 9/2000

Ingredients

• 4 carrots, finely chopped
• 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 T. olive oil
• 8 oz. ground turkey or chicken
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 28-oz. can whole tomatoes in puree, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 12 oz. linguine
• 2 T. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper and salt in olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, covered, until soft and golden, about 15 minutes. Add turkey and cook until no longer pink, 5 minutes.

2. Stir in wine, then tomatoes, and simmer until slightly thickened, 40 minutes. Add pepper.

3. Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving 3/4 cup of pasta cooking water. Add pasta and reserved water to skillet, and stir to coat. Stir in parmesan cheese and serve with additional parmesan cheese if desired.