BBQ Turkey Spaghetti Bolognaise (Spag Bowl)

By alexisknibbs on Jun 28, 2024

Turkey, BBQ and bolognaise sauce are 3 ingredients I don't think I would have ever put together. The other day I was stood at the fridge wondering what to cook for dinner. Suddenly I spotted the BBQ sauce and turkey mince. I decided to throw these ingredients together in a bolognaise sauce. The dish was smokey, like a BBQ but also saucy like a spaghetti bolognaise. It was lush and of course, I had to share the recipe with you.

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Equipment

Vegetable peeler
Sharp knife
Chopping board
Vegetable grater
Saucepan
Stirring spoon
Tablespoon
Teaspoon

Ingredients

Mince turkey x 500g
Onion x 1
Garlic x 2 cloves
Carrot x 1
Courgette x 1
Red pepper x 1
Bone broth or chicken stock x 200mls
BBQ sauce x 2 tbsp
Tamari or soy sauce a 2 tbsp
Bay leaves x 1
Dried oregano x 1 - 2 tsp or fresh oregano x 1 small handful
Salt and pepper to taste
Basil x 1 small handful

Method

Preheat the oven to 160°C or gas mark 3.
Peel and grate the carrot and courgette.
Set these ingredients to one side.
Peel, slice and dice the onion and set these ingredients to one side.
Put the large saucepan onto a high heat on the hob and add oil to the base.
When the pan is hot, add in the onion and fry until it starts to soften.
Add in the grated carrot and courgette.
Fry these ingredients until they are warmed through.
As they are grated they will cook slightly easier.
Now add in the mince fry and break up with the stirring spoon.
Fry until it turn brown all over.
Pour over the tomatoes and rinse the tin using the stock.
Now pour all the stock into the pan and add in the BBQ sauce, tamari or soy sauce, bay leaves and dried or fresh oregano.
Sprinkle over salt and pepper to taste.
Bring the ingredients to the boil and then turn the heat down and leave to simmer.
Leave on the hob for 20 - 30 minutes or until the liquid starts to disappear in the pan.
Tear the basil and add it to the pan.
Stir the basil in the pan and let it wilt down.
Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions.
Add the pasta to the sauce.
Then serve and enjoy.

BBQ Turkey Spaghetti Bolognaise (Spag Bowl)

BBQ Turkey Spaghetti Bolognese was a really yummy meal that we all enjoy. Although this dish was slightly time consuming it was very easy to prepare and cook. You could make a big batch of the bolognaise sauce and store it in the freezer for another occasion. Plus it made delicious leftovers the next day too. However you decide to eat this dinner, as always, please enjoy! Thank you xxx