GROUND TURKEY BOLOGNESE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 carrots, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds ground turkey
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken broth
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk (do not use skim milk)
1 pound pasta of choice
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves or parsley leaves, chopped
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

Heat the oil and butter in a large heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the onions, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
Add the turkey and cook, breaking up clumps of the meat, until it is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook 5 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
Pour in the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Simmer until the wine is reduced by half. Add the broth and salt and pepper to taste and cook, covered, for 1 hour over low heat. Add the milk and simmer for 20 minutes more, stirring occasionally to keep the sauce from burning. Season again with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions or your favorite method. Drain the pasta and fold it into the sauce. Serve topped with basil and Parmesan.