Turkey Bolognese Pasta Bake
DinnerA hearty pasta bake with minced turkey, chunky vegetables and a melted cheese topping. The turkey makes for a nice change from red meat in the Bolognese mix, you could alternatively use red meat if preferred.
Calories507kcal
Carbs50g
Protein39g
Fats17g
For Intensive ExercisePerformance Benefits
This recipe would be great for after an intense training session to replenish carbohydrate stores and promote muscle repair due to it’s high carbohydrate and protein content.
Health Benefits
This recipe is a good source of vitamin A and C which are water soluble vitamins that must be obtained through the diet. They contain antioxidant properties, playing a role in immunity support and recovery from both injury and illness.
Expert Tips
This is a great meal prep idea. extra servings can be saved for other intense training sessions later in the week.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Medium sized pot
- Casserole dish
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Red onion (chopped)
- 2 clove Garlic (crushed)
- 1 Red bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 Carrot (cubed)
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Basil
- ½ tsp Chilli powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 400 g Turkey mince
- 1 ½ tbsp Tomato Puree
- 2 tbsp Worchester sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tin Plum tomatoes
- 1 cube Chicken stock
- 250 ml Water
- 50 g Mozzerella cheese
- 50 g Cheddar cheese
- 200 g Pasta
Servings
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan/frying pan.
- Add the onions and garlic and cook on a high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the bell pepper, carrots, herbs and spices, salt and pepper. Cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Next add the turkey mince, tomato puree, worcester sauce and honey and mix well to fully combine.
- Dissolve the stock cube in 250ml of hot water and add to the dish along with the tin of tomatoes.
- Mix well before slightly covering with a lid and leaving to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta for 10-12 minutes in boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 200℃.
- Add the pasta to the pan with the bolognese mix and mix well.
- Transfer the contents into a baking tray/ casserole dish and sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Place in the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 39gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 356mgPotassium: 1087mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 833ugVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 4mg
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