Healthy Turkey Bolognese

Directions

1. 1
   Place onion, carrot and celery in a food processor and process until very fine pieces. Alternatively you can dice them very fine.
2. 2
   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pot.
3. 3
   Add onion mixture and salt cook for 5 minutes, until sweated down.
4. 4
   Add turkey, and cook, breaking up the turkey, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add wine and cook until reduced, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Add tomato paste, bay leaf and chicken stock and bring up to a gentle simmer.
7. 7
   Simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the liquid has reduced and the sauce is slightly thickened.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions.
9. 9
   Once bolognese is finished, turn off heat and mix in (optional) butter.
10. 10
    Toss pasta with 1 cup of bolognese and divide into 4 bowls. Divide remaining bolognese on pasta and sprinkle with (optional) parmesan cheese.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.