A lighter version of the Italian classic, this turkey bolognese has all of the rich, meaty flavors you crave served over a bed of guilt-free zucchini pasta.
If you love pasta just as much as you love fitting into your skinny jeans, I have a treat for you! The amazingly talented Ali from Inspiralized has just released her first eBook and I am thrilled to be giving away a copy to one of my lucky readers!
You may remember Ali from when I shared her Tomato Sweet Potato Noodles with Roasted Artichokes and Chicken Recipe recently. Her eBook, Inspiralized: The Ultimate Guide to Spiralized Cooking, is full of more incredible ways to turn your favorite fruits and vegetables into noodles.
If you have no idea what I’m talking about, don’t feel badly – I literally just got my hands on my first spiralizer last month! This handy kitchen tool literally turns anything from zucchini to sweet potatoes to beets into the most glorious noodles, minus the carbs and gluten. Whether you want to cut calories, eat more veggies, suffer from Celiac disease or simply want to have a little more fun at meal time, this device is for you!
Ali’s eBook walks you through everything you need to know about how to make the most out of the spiralizer with plenty of photos to make it easy to understand. My mouth was literally watering as I read through her recipes. I can’t wait to try all of her recipes but a few of my favorites include:
- Carrot-Miso Ginger Cucumber Noodles with Quinoa
- Spiced Lamb Butternut Squash Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Feta
- Ginger Garlic Salmon Zucchini Noodle Bowl
- Zucchini Spaghetti with Sriracha Fried Eggs
One last note: I want to assure you that the spiralizer is extremely easy to use, clean and store! Trust me, I have more kitchen appliances than a girl ever needs so I was reluctant to buy another one but it was so easy to use I am kicking myself for waiting.
Your fork is waiting.
Turkey Bolognese Zucchini Pasta
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 3/4 cup carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 lb ground turkey
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano and extra for pinching
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp chopped basil
- 3 C medium zucchinis Blade
- shaved Parmesan cheese to garnish
Instructions
- Add your diced carrots and celery to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Put a large skillet over medium heat and add in the olive oil and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds and add in the red pepper flakes, cook for another 30 seconds and then add in the onions. Cook onions for 2 minutes or until they begin to soften. Add in carrot and celery mixture and cook for 1 minute.
- Push the veggie mixture to one side of the skillet and add in the ground turkey, crumbling the meat. Break up the meat further with a spatula or wooden spoon. Add in 1/2 tsp oregano flakes and cook the meat until it is no longer pink.
- Combine the veggies with the turkey in the skillet. Add in the chicken broth and cook until the broth reduces.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and season generously with salt and pepper. Add in the remaining oregano flakes and basil. Bring to a boil and then lower heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is completely reduced.
- Add in the zucchini pasta and mix thoroughly to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes or until zucchini softens and heats through. Plate onto dishes and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Christine
All the recipes sound wonderful but if I had to choose one I’d probably choose the turkey bologese.
Liz DellaCroce
Good choice!
Meagan
Can’t wait to try these recipes ! The broccoli with spicey Italian sausage would be the first recipe we try. My husbands Italian and he loves using the spirilizer!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you enjoy!
Liz
Thank you Liz. The kids are so cute and growing so quickly.
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you Liz!
kelley {mountain mama cooks}
Honestly… is the spiralizer worth it? I’ve been milling over the idea of getting one but don’t really have the kitchen space for another big appliance. I’m all about this sauce though- it looks tasty!
Liz DellaCroce
I have to say – it doesn’t take up much space and is way easier to use/clean than expected. Honestly. I keep forgetting I have it but every time I use it I kick myself for not using it more often!
Deb
wow, I would make the turkey bolognese Zucchini pasta in a heartbeat! Now, I have to find a spiralizer tool, very cool! Thanks for the healthy tasty recipes!
Jana
I would love to try a new adventure of tantalizing my taste buds with a new lamb recipe. The Spiced Lamb Butternut Squash Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Feta sounds fabulous. I’m a huge kitchen gadget collector, but haven’t been revolutionized with the spiralizer…now it is a must. Ali’s ebook looks luscious!!
Rona
I have a julienne slicer, so I could probably make most of these recipes with that (although not as efficiently as with a spiralizer). I’d love to try a bunch of these recipes, but especially the chicken zucchini pasta alla vodka and the bolognese.
Sandy Avery
Miso-Ponzu Zucchini Noodles with Tofu & Veggies would go first – a healthy make-ahead salad would be a frequent go-to in our house
katy
The bolognese sounds delicious.
Ashley M. | Our Full Table
I love how the zucchini noodles look just like their carby! You eat with your eyes and this looks amazing!
Sally T.
I have been diagnosed with Celiac’s disease,and now have to eat
so different~otherwise I get very sick.The recipe that I would like to
try is the chicken zucchini pasta ala vodka.The book looks like it has many
recipes I would like to try.
Anne Uren
I’m thinking the Spiced Lamb with Butternut Squash Noodles etc sounds lovely. Gotta try that one.
Pamela Baker
I am just learning to use butternut squash, so I would start with that recipe, and since I love sweet potatoes!
Shayne
The pumpkin zucchini pasta with italian sausage sounds delish
Linda
I enjoy your site so much and the amazing recipes. Trying so hard to keep eating healthy – especially since my 80 yr old mom has moved in with us. This cookbook is intriguing. Pick me please!
Regina
What an awesome tool to introduce more veggies into your diet!!! Chicken zucchini pasta ala vodka – yes!
Monique S.
pumpkin zuccheni past with Itailian sausage. Oh this pregnant lady wants some veggies but I hate wasting them on people who don’t eat them. Maybe I can sneak them by!
Ashley
Butternut squash sweet potato noodles with bacon pecans and spinach looks amazing!
mysweetiepiepie
The seared calamari pasta sounds amazing, I’d love to try that.
Gaby
I must try this, it is right up my alley!
Caroline
I saw a spiralizer not too long ago and have wanted one since! I try to limit flour in my diet as much as I can and usually roast a spaghetti squash whenever I make pasta for the family. I love it, but this would be so much fun and a great change! Such a great idea!
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife
This bolognese sounds lovely!! The zucchini noodles are a genius way to add more veggies into your diet!
Lois Burkush
I own a spiral veggie cutter and have decided to use it more for healthier options. I would make the avocado-basil zucchini noodles with the chile lime shrimp. Definitely sounds delicious and healthy. Hope I win so I can try all of the wonderful dishes included in your book!
Andrea M
this is the best giveaway! I would make the avocado-basil zucchini noodles with chili-lime shrimp first!
michelle y.
chicken zucchini pasta alla vodka is calling me!
my favorite pasta but healthier??yes, please!
Isabel
Spira- what? WOW who knew? I have just added the Spiralizer to my wish list.
I love Turkey Bolognese sauce, so for sure, that is the one I would try first- I have lost over 50 pounds, and still have quite a few more to loose. Thank you so much for keeping us updated on the latest ways of becoming healthier! It makes this journey much easier ;)
Aggie
Yuuuuuum!!!! love this!! I actually made a turkey bolognese for my zoodles a few times already, delicious! I want to try them all but the broccoli rabe and spinach recipe is calling my name. :)
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm
I would make the recipe on the cover, not sure what it is, but it looks AMAZING! I would love this! All the pasta action with none of the carbs and plenty of fiber and vitamins!
Robin
Chile lime always gets me … then throw in avocado … gotta give it a go: avocado basil zucchini noodles with chili lime shrimp
Jennifer
The lighter version – Turkey Bolognese Zucchini Pasta sounds wonderful. Just received my spiralizer a few days ago and love, love, love how it turns veggies into pasta….a win/win eating experience. Would love the ebook to help our gluten free journey!
shelley
Pumpkin zucchini pasta with sweet Italian sausage- I think I’m actually drooling just thinking about it. Just got my spiralizer last week and have made zoodles 3 times already! Love it!
Joanne
I am vegetarian, and, also on a strict “anti-inflammatory lifestyle”. I follow gluten, dairy and sugar-free. I would make “Turkey Bolognese Zucchini Pasta” with a few tweaks. Since you are providing the recipe above, it is now so much easier for me to make it so that I can enjoy this recipe as often as I want. I cannot get any better than that! Of course an entire book would for sure help me reach my goal, in one to two-years. That goal, is to be pain and meds FREE!!! I am rating the recipe a 5-star as I know already that it will be easy to make and amazing to eat. The best is to feel GREAT after eating it! Thank your for the opportunity to comment.
Sue Bunton
I think the Ginger Garlic Salmon Zucchini Noodle Bowl would make a great Lenten Friday meal!! I think I might run to Bed, Bath, and Beyond today to buy a spiralizer ; even in all of this yucky snow!!! BTW, what is the serving size of the Turkey Bolognese Zucchini Pasta recipe?
Karen D
I would make Zucchini Spaghetti with Sriracha Fried Eggs
Christine Hollis
The pepperoni pizza zucchini pasta sounds wonderful. Heck they all do! I saw the same spiralizer in another food blog and nearly bought it. With spring coming, and my garden soon to be planted, now is the time.
My hubby is diabetic so this is a great way to cut those dangerous carbs from his diet.
Susan Froass
The Bolognese! I have been looking at the spiralizer, trying to justify purchasing another gadget. This cookbook makes it a sure thing.
Melissa
Zucchini Spaghetti with Sriracha Fried Eggs sounds right up my alley!
Mandy ~ KitchenJoy
Just found your lovely site for the first time. Incredible! I’ve been so curious about spiralizers…I may need to get myself one soon. Also, so cool that you’re also a Grand Rapids native! Love it here…although I am ready for Spring! This recipe sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Liz DellaCroce
Oh cool a fellow Grand Rapidian!!! Thanks for finding my site!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons
I just ordered a spiralizer today! Ahhhh so excited! I want to make that Tzatziki Zuchinni Pasta!
Kindra
they all sound really good but I would like to try the Broccoli Rabe spicy italian sausage zucchini Thanks for the inspiration I had not heard of this either but am excited to try
Alex
I would love to try the pumpkin zucchini pasta with sweet Italian sausage! :)
Amy
I definitely need to get my hands on a spiralizer! I love pasta, but when I’m not in training I can’t eat the same amount as I would when I’m running all the time – sad face.
I would love to try the Creamy Gorgonzola Zucchini Pasta – perfect for the upcoming winter here in Australia, and sure to be loved by the whole family :)
Alexandra W
chicken zucchini pasta alla vodka sounds like a great, healthy take on an awesome dish!
emily
i’ve been curious about making “noodles” with “stuff” and i don’t trust myself to do that by hand!
i think i would start with the zucchini pasta with sriracha fried eggs.
Tawnya
The bolognese sounds delicious. I would love to try several of the recipes and that one in particular. :-)
Michelle Halman
Can’t wait to try a LOT of these! I am a Weight Watcher and these will be great to stay on track.
Jenny
This looks so good! I’ve been wanting to get a spiralizer and now there’s some inspiration to use it. The pepperoni pizza zucchini and taco zucchini spaghetti also sound fantastic!
Elizabeth Domin
A spiralizer has been on my list for a bit, but I haven’t pulled the trigger – these recipes may be the motivation I need. I would make the Chicken Zucchini Pasta alla Zodka, as I’m a sucker for a vodka sauce!
Terrill Rosado
I was doing this before it was cool! LOL Although, I just cut my vegies in chunks and used them in place of the pasta. The spiralizer is a must-have
I would love to try the Garlic Chicken Sausage Zucchinini Pasta with Kale and Roasted Potatoes.
Everything sounds so flavorful.
Meredith
So comforting and delicious!
EllenCF
The broccoli rabb & spicey italian sausage with zucchini pasta!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
Yum!! One of those bad boys is on my to-buy list, I especially need one now since I’m currently in a major health mode!
Courtney @ Neighborfood
How did I not even know this contraption existed? I’ve been wondering how everyone was making those gorgeous veggie noodles! (doh!) Love this!
Becky
I love finding new ways to prepare vegetables! It’s hard to choose just 1 favorite – if I have to choose just one, the Ginger Garlic Salmon Zucchini Noodle Bowl would be one of the first I would try!
Stephanie
I would love to try all the recipes! The Zucchini Spaghetti with Sriracha Fried Eggs sounds amazing!
Rena
pumpkin zucchini pasta sounds awesom;e!!
Sarah @ The Chef Next Door
What a cool kitchen tool! I’m definitely going to check it out. Your zucchini pasta looks divine. And I would totally make Ali’s Zucchini Spaghetti with Sriracha Fried Eggs if I could! :)
Stephanie
Wow! All of these sound great. I’d start at the end, though. Garlic and burrata cheese!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
This looks amazingly delish! I have my eye on a spiralizer :) So much fun!
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog
I’d loooove to win this ebook and try to make your recipe for Turkey Bolognese zucchini pasta. I actually have a spiralizer that doesn’t get quite enough love, so having this ebook would really make me use it!
Kristen D.
The Veggie Tahini bowl sounds awesome and would be the one i first looked up!
itzia
I would try making the avocado basil zucchini noodles with chili lime shrimp.
Wendy Castleman
Your lighter bolongese looks perfect! I would definitely make that!
Out of the ebook recipes, I think I would try the avocado basil one with the chili lime shrimp!
Fantastic timing; I was literally just reading reviews of spiralizers last night!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
This is a great recipe! It’s yummy, comforting, and healthy!
Cassie
I love a good hearty bolognese! This sounds so good!
Nicole
Since I am a vegetarian and love my veggies, I got a spiralizer as a Valentine’s Day gift and have been obsessed with it ever since. I would love to make the spiralizer veggie tahini bowl with avocado, tofu and edamame. It includes some of my favorite foods and lots of plant based protein!
Lauren
I would totally make the seared calamari pasta – YUM!
Maryea {happy healthy mama}
I would love to try the butternut squash sweet potato noodles with bacon, pecans and spinach.
Shoshana
The creamy gorgonzola zucchini pasta sounds delicious!
Tina Muir
Well, this was a post full of love! Now only did you give me another great pasta recipe to fuel my training, but you are now offering me the chance to win Alis cookbook! Yes please! I would love to try the butternut squash and sweet potato noodles, with bacon! Yuuuuuuummmm! Actaully, they are all yum, but butternut squash is my favorite vegetable, so I had to, and I made sweet potato noodle-d stir fry a few weeks ago, it was AMAZING!
Anne @ CandyCrazedrun.wordpress.com
Yum! I just bought a spiralizer so this would be such a wonderful book!
The tahini pastas is calling my name!