Pasta Bolognese Classic Italian: A Hearty Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious twist on traditional Bolognese using turkey bacon for a lighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams ground turkey
- 200 grams turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 400 grams canned tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 200 ml red wine
- 200 ml beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 400 grams spaghetti
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft.
- Add garlic and turkey bacon, cooking until the bacon is crispy.
- Stir in ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain.
- Serve sauce over spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to three days.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the turkey bacon and ground turkey with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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