How to Make Bolognese Sauce: A Rich & Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
Learn how to make a delicious and rich Bolognese sauce using turkey bacon for a flavorful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crisp. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped turkey bacon, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, and seasonings.
- Simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over pasta of choice.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, stir in a splash of milk towards the end of cooking.
- Try using a mix of ground meats for added richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg