How to Make Turkey Ragu with Fontina and Parmesan - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to hearty and comforting Italian dishes, few can rival the rich and savory flavors of a well-made ragù. This Turkey Ragù with Fontina and Parmesan is a delightful twist on the classic meat sauce, using lean ground turkey in place of the traditional beef or pork. The result is a lighter, but no less delicious, ragù that is perfect for serving over a bed of al dente pasta or creamy polenta.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes with their juice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup grated fontina cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onions until translucent and slightly brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in garlic. Cook for 1 minute, then add the ground turkey. Cook and stir until the turkey is no longer pink. Mix in the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, parsley, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Combine pasta with the tomato sauce in the skillet. Toss pasta with the fontina cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted. Serve pasta in a large bowl with 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
  • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 687mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 227mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 515mg