White Bolognese Sauce: A Creamy, Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
A creamy and indulgent twist on traditional Bolognese sauce, featuring turkey bacon for a lighter yet flavorful option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then add the oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Allow to simmer for about 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over your choice of pasta and top with crispy turkey bacon and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine when sautéing the onion and garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: White Bolognese Sauce, Turkey Bacon, Creamy Sauce, Pasta Sauce