Creamy Bolognese Delight: A Low-Fat Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious twist on traditional Bolognese with low-fat turkey bacon for a creamy indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Add onions and garlic, sautéing until soft.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Serve over pasta and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey with lentils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg