Enjoy a comforting bowl of pasta tossed in a hearty and flavoursome ground turkey and lentil Bolognese. Not only is it light and savoury, but it provides a nutritious twist on a classic, perfect for weeknight dinners and fantastic for leftovers the next day.
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta as per its package instructions. When cooked, drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they are slightly softened.
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Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Cook until it is no longer pink.
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Stir in the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning.
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Increase the heat until the mixture starts to simmer. Then, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked.
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Add the finely chopped fresh basil, season with salt and pepper, and stir the mixture well. Let it simmer for a few more minutes to let the flavours meld together.
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Serve the Bolognese sauce over the cooked pasta, and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
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