Turkey Bolognese a La Sandi

Here's a recipe the entire family can enjoy.  Put it over spaghetti squash, zoodles, cauliflower rice or just eat it out of a bowl topped with a bit of grated parmesan.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Ground Turkey
• 28 ounce Can Crushed Tomatoes
• 4 Slices Center Cut Bacon, Cooked and Cut Into 1/2 Inch Pieces
• 5.5 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms, Sliced
• 1 Large Onion, Chopped
• 1 Large Carrot Chopped Fine
• 1 Stalk Celery, Chopped
• 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1/2 cup Dry White or Red Wine
• 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped
• 2 teaspoons Oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Basil
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Hot Peppers
• Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions:

1. Spray a large frying pan with non stick spray (olive oil spray would be best) and heat to medium
2. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic and mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes
3. Meanwhile in a pot cook the turkey, separating it with a fork until all the pink is gone(about 5 minutes)
4. Add crushed tomatoes, wine, parsley, oregano, peppers, basil and nutmeg and the cooked carrots, onion, celery, garlic, mushrooms and bacon
5. Mix well and simmer until thickened (about an hour) or until it's reached your desired consistency
6. Add salt and pepper to taste
7. Toss and serve with your choice of pasta substitute and top with grated parmesan and a sprig of fresh parsley.  Be sure to add the calories/protein for whatever you are using for pasta and the cheese topping

Nutrition:  Makes 6 servings, each with

• 195 calories and
• 19.06 grams protein