Name: Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup bacon grease, or olive oil; 1 sweet yellow onion, chopped (3/4 cup); 2 stalks celery, chopped (3/4 cup); 1 large carrot, chopped (1/2 cup); 1 lb ground turkey breast; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 32 oz your favorite jarred marinara; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Description

A lighter version of a classic. This slow cooker bolognese is made with ground turkey and slowly cooks in the crockpot for maximum flavor!

Ingredients

1/4 cup bacon grease, or olive oil
1 sweet yellow onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
2 stalks celery, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 large carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 lb ground turkey breast
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
32 oz your favorite jarred marinara
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté just until soft. Add the minced garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes more. Add the ground turkey and cook just until cooked through.
Transfer the turkey mixture to the base of a slow cooker. Add the marinara, and bay leaf. Cook on low for 3-4 hours. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles.