Lightened Bolognese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp basil
1 tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 cup cottage cheese 2 pct
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 lb ground turkey
8 oz italian turkey sausage
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup neufchatel
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 tsp oregano
1 cup parsley, fresh
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 can tomatoes , diced in juice

Directions:

Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium high. Add turkey breast and sausage breaking into smaller chunks; cook until browned.
Process onion, carrot, celery and garlic in a food processor until minced; add to browned meat. Cook vegetables until softened, 5 minutes. Process cottage cheese in food processor until smooth, 2 minutes; stir into meat mixture in saute pan.
Stir in tomatoe paste, cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, wine, vinegar, oregano, basil, salt and pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium low; simmer sauce 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the neufchatel, stirring until melted then stir in parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	225.8 Kcal (945 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.2g	17%
Cholesterol	66.78mg	22%
Sodium	530.79mg	22%
Potassium	435.12mg	9%
Total Carbs	7.92g	3%
Sugars	4.19g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.49g	6%
Protein	18.93g	38%
Vitamin C	22.3mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	58mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.68 Kcal (535 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.33g	17%
Cholesterol	37.76mg	22%
Sodium	300.14mg	22%
Potassium	246.04mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.48g	3%
Sugars	2.37g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	6%
Protein	10.71g	38%
Vitamin C	12.6mg	37%
Iron	2.4mg	23%
Calcium	32.8mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.2

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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