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.

Submitted by Jessica
Published on April 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 (per serving)

421 Calories
13g Fat
50g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 421
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 687mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 227mg 17%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 515mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.