GROUND TURKEY****Turkey and Spinach Ragù on Parmesan Polenta

By Unblond1

27/09/15 - This was really good, especially considering how easy it is. Nice idea when you want something quick but comforting. The sauce made 3 servings, not 2. Dan can eat the third one as a sloppy joe sandwich

Ingredients

• RAGU:
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 ounces ground turkey or sweet turkey Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely minced mixed sweet peppers
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• pinch of ground pepper flakes
• pinch each of dried basil and oregano
• 3/4 cup marinara sauce or cherry tomato sauce
• 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
• POLENTA:
• 60 grams/1/4 cup instant white or yellow polenta
• pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 1 tbsp. Becel or unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. (10 grams) finely grated parmigiano reggiano
• pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste
• TO SERVE:
• Freshly grated parmigiana reggiano or pecorino romano
• Shredded fresh basil, for me

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

RAGU:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add turkey; sauté until no longer pink, stirring to crumble. Add onion, and sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in marinara, and 1 or 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth, if needed; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. With about 3 minutes remaining, add chopped spinach to the ragu and stir to combine.

POLENTA:

Bring broth and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat with a pinch of salt. Gradually add polenta, and cook for 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in becel, cheese, salt and pepper. Serve with sausage mixture. Grate cheese over each serving and sprinkle fresh basil over mine.

Nutrition Facts


2 Servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 398.4
Total Fat 19.8 g
Saturated Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.4 g
Cholesterol 70.4 mg
Sodium 813.1 mg
Potassium 772.5 mg
Total Carbohydrate 33.5 g
Dietary Fiber 4.4 g
Sugars 1.6 g
Protein 23.6 g