Spinach with turkey bolognese is about as simple and cheap as a healthy dinner gets.
“The turkey sauce is a great source of protein that helps to build and maintain strong muscles while also burning fat,” says New York-based nutritionist Brigitte Zeitlin, R.D., owner of BZ Nutrition. “Plus, it’s a good source of the amino acid tryptophan, which helps boost our melatonin levels (the sleep hormone) helping you get the quality Z’s you need.”
And you may notice this is a pasta-free bolognese: We’re upping the nutrition factor by swapping the starch for greens, Zeitlin adds.
Price per serving: $5.29
Makes 1 servings
Prep time
2 min.
Cook time
5 min.
Ingredients
- Trader Joe’s Turkey Bolognese sauce (or any alternative brand)
- 8 to 10 ounces chopped, frozen spinach
- Fresh, cracked black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
How to make it
In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of pre-made Turkey Bolognese sauce over medium heat.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute frozen spinach. After warmed, drain if needed.
Once sauce comes to a boil, place spinach on a plate and top with sauce. Gently toss to combine.
Add fresh cracked black pepper and red pepper flakes if desired for heat.
