Categories: Main Dish, Rachael Ray, Turkey

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup store-bought shredded carrot or 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 2 ribs celery from the heart with leafy greens, finely chopped
• 1 fresh bay leaf
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 4 cups turkey stock or chicken stock
• 1 can San Marzano tomatoes (28 ounces)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup quick cooking polenta
• 1/3-1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus some to pass at table
• A handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In a heavy deep skillet heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high to high heat, add meat, season with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper, brown the meat and crumble, 7-8 minutes. Add rosemary, garlic, onions, carrots, celery, bay leaf and cook to soften 7-8 minutes more. Stir in tomato paste 1 minute then red wine, stir a minute more, add 1 1/2-2 cups stock and tomatoes and break up tomatoes with a spoon. Adjust seasonings, reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes.

2. While sauce cooks bring remaining stock and milk up to a boil and whisk in polenta and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, a little salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons butter and parsley.

3. Scoop thickened polenta into shallow bowls and top with liberal amounts of ragu. Pass extra cheese at the table.

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