Turkey “Bolognese” with Fresh Herbs

Serves 2 to 4 

Ingredients:

• 3/4 bag of Gemelli Pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
• 1 25.5 oz Muir Glen Organic Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
• 1 16 oz Pack of Organic Ground Turkey
• 1/2 Yellow or White Onion
• 1 Bunch of Fresh Oregano
• 1 Bunch Fresh Thyme
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Parsley
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
• 2 Teaspoons Pepper
• 2 Teaspoons Salt

Optional for additional flavor and spice:

• 2 Teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
• 5 Basil Leaves

1. Boil a large pot of water. Water should fill half the pot. Cook pasta according to package.
2. In a large pan add tablespoon of oil and chopped onion. Saute until lightly brown.
3. Add in ground turkey to the onions with oregano, thyme, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. (If add spice add cayenne and red pepper flakes).
4. Thoroughly cook the ground turkey make sure there is no pink color, meat should be an off white. Cook for about 7 to 8 minutes on medium heat.
5. After turkey has cooked all the way through, add pasta sauce and 1/2 cup of pasta water to sauce. Stir for 2 minutes.
6. Add in strained pasta and mix well.
7. Optional; add fresh basil and parmesan.