Heart-Healthy Classic Bolognaise Sauce
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of our Heart-Healthy Classic Bolognaise Sauce, a guilt-free twist on the timeless Italian favorite. Made with extra-lean ground turkey, this lighter alternative keeps the hearty richness you crave while slashing saturated fat. A medley of finely chopped veggies—onion, carrot, and celery—adds natural sweetness and texture, while fragrant garlic and herbs like oregano and basil infuse the sauce with irresistible aroma. Simmered with crushed tomatoes, low-sodium chicken broth, and a dash of soy sauce for umami depth, this recipe is perfect for topping whole-grain pasta or zucchini noodles. Ready in just over an hour, it's a wholesome, delicious option for family dinners or weekly meal prep, supporting heart health without sacrificing flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large, finely chopped onion
- 1 medium, finely chopped carrot
- 2 stalks, finely chopped celery
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned all over.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper, bay leaf, and low-sodium soy sauce.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover and let the sauce simmer gently for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Before serving, stir in the fresh parsley.
Serve over your choice of whole-grain pasta or use as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 1937 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.5 g | ||
| Protein | 150.1 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 4982 mg | 106% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
