Simple Bolognese: A Cozy, Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A tasty twist on the classic Bolognese sauce, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 3 cups cooked pasta of choice
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, carrot, and celery until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve sauce over cooked pasta and top with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams