Easy Pasta Bolognese: Indulge in a Healthier Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and healthier version of the classic pasta bolognese using turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add ground beef, onion, and garlic, cooking until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve sauce over spaghetti and top with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, use lentils instead of ground beef.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Easy Pasta Bolognese, Healthy Pasta Recipe, Turkey Bacon Bolognese