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Lightened Bolognese
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon(s) basil
1 tablespoon(s) canola oil
1/2 cup(s) carrot, diced
1/2 cup(s) celery, diced
1 cup(s) cottage cheese 2 pct
1 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced
1 pound(s) ground turkey
8 ounce(s) italian turkey sausage
1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1/2 cup(s) neufchatel
1/2 cup(s) onion, diced
1 teaspoon(s) oregano
1 cup(s) parsley, fresh
1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
1 cup(s) red wine
1/4 cup(s) tomato paste
1 can(s) tomatoes, diced in juice
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium high. Add turkey breast and sausage breaking into smaller chunks; cook until browned.
2. Process onion, carrot, celery and garlic in a food processor until minced; add to browned meat. Cook vegetables until softened, 5 minutes. Process cottage cheese in food processor until smooth, 2 minutes; stir into meat mixture in saute pan.
3. Stir in tomatoe paste, cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, wine, vinegar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium low; simmer sauce 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the neufchatel, stirring until melted then stir in parsley.
By RecipeOfHealth.com