Zucchini Noodle Turkey Bolognese

Name: Zucchini Noodle Turkey Bolognese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 150 g lean turkey mince; 2 medium zucchini; 200 g crushed tomatoes; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; salt and pepper

A lighter take on bolognese using spiralised zucchini instead of pasta. Rich, meaty sauce with 35g protein and only 320 calories per serving.

10 min

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Total

Serves

Per Serving

320kcal

Calories

35g

Protein

18g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Ingredients

150 glean turkey mince
2 mediumzucchini
200 gcrushed tomatoes
1 smallonion
2 clovesgarlic
1 tbspolive oil
1 tspItalian seasoning
salt and pepper

Instructions

1
Spiralise the zucchini (or use a vegetable peeler for ribbons). Set aside.
2
Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook diced onion 3 minutes, add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3
Add turkey mince. Break apart and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Add crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer 10 minutes.
5
In a separate pan, sauté zucchini noodles 2 minutes over high heat — just enough to warm through without going soggy.
6
Plate the zucchini noodles and top with the bolognese sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use beef mince instead of turkey?▾

Yes, but lean beef mince (5% fat) keeps the calories similar. Regular beef mince adds about 80–100 extra calories.

How do I avoid soggy zucchini noodles?▾

Cook them on high heat for just 2 minutes — or eat them raw if you prefer more crunch. Salting and draining them first also helps.

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