Crock Pot Turkey Bolognese

This slow cooker turkey bolognese recipe is filled with delicious flavors and textures. Try this turkey bolognese sauce for yourself.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

Servings:

Calories: 199kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

2 pounds Leftover Turkey or ground turkey
1 can (29 oz) Diced Tomatoes
1 jar (32 oz) Tomato Sauce
1 large Onion chopped
1 large Green Bell Pepper chopped
2 stalks Celery chopped
2 Carrots peeled and finely grated
3 large Bay Leaves
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
1 pound (16 oz) Mushrooms sliced
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Instructions

Get out and measure your ingredients.
Chop all vegetables, and turkey into small chunks.
Add carrots to a food processor and chop until it’s almost liquid.
Add the tomatoes, vegetables, bay leaves and Italian seasoning to the crock pot.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
In the final hour of cooking add the turkey and the mushrooms. Stir to combine and cook a further hour.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve over spaghetti (or your favorite pasta).
With parmesan cheese and some fresh parsley, oregano or basil. Enjoy every bite!

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Notes

Storage Instructions
After the Bolognese has cooled completely store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Can you freeze this recipe?
Yes, this dish can be frozen, store in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Can this be eaten the next day?
Definitely. This Is one of those recipes that actually taste better the next day!
I don’t have leftover turkey but I still want to try this recipe.
That’s fine, just use ground turkey instead. Brown the ground turkey before adding to the sauce.

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