Turkey Bolognese Bake

• Olive oil(1 tbsp)
• Onion(1)
• Carrot(1)
• Garlic(3 cloves)
• Ground turkey(500 g)
• Tomato paste(2 tbsp)
• Canned tomatoes(400 g)
• Tomato sauce(250 ml)
• Dried Oregano(1 tsp)
• Salt(1½ tsp)
• Black pepper(½ tsp)
• Penne(250 g)
• Mozzarella(200 g)
• Parmesan(40 g)
• Fresh basil(10 g)optional

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220C. Finely chop the {Onion}, grate the {Carrot}, and mince the {Garlic}.

   ~10 min

2. 2

   Heat the {Olive oil} in a large ovenproof skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Cook the {Onion} and {Carrot} for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in the {Garlic} for 1 minute.

   ~6 min

3. 3

   Add the {Ground turkey} and cook, breaking it up well, until no pink remains. Stir in the {Tomato paste}, then add the {Canned tomatoes}, {Tomato sauce}, {Oregano}, {Salt}, and {Black pepper}. Simmer for 10 minutes until thick and rich.

   ~12 min

4. 4

   Meanwhile, boil the {Penne} in well-salted water for 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain, then fold the pasta into the turkey sauce with half the {Mozzarella} and half the {Parmesan}.

   ~9 min

5. 5

   Top with the remaining {Mozzarella} and {Parmesan}. Bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.

   ~15 min

6. 6

   Scatter over the {Fresh basil} if using, then serve hot.

   ~1 min