Classic Bolognese Sauce: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and healthier version of the traditional Bolognese sauce incorporating turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and the cooked turkey bacon.
- Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for at least 30 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Serve over pasta or your choice of sides.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer.
- Can substitute ground chicken for turkey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Classic Bolognese Sauce, Healthy Bolognese, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham