Heart-Healthy Classic Bolognaise Sauce

Transform your pasta nights with this Heart-Healthy Classic Bolognaise Sauce, a deliciously wholesome twist on a traditional favorite. Packed with extra-lean ground turkey as a lighter alternative to beef, this recipe retains its rich, savory flavor thanks to a medley of aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery, slow-simmered with crushed tomatoes, garlic, and fragrant herbs. The addition of low-sodium chicken broth and a touch of soy sauce enhances the umami depth without added salt, making it perfect for health-conscious home cooks. In just over an hour, you’ll have a satisfying, heart-smart sauce that pairs beautifully with whole-grain pasta or zucchini noodles for a nutritious meal the whole family can enjoy.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot, sautéing for about 5-7 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned all over.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper, bay leaf, and low-sodium soy sauce.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 7

Cover and let the sauce simmer gently for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Before serving, stir in the fresh parsley.

Step 10

Serve over your choice of whole-grain pasta or use as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1914.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1117.9

Total Fat 24.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 350mg	0%
Sodium 1936.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 50.5g
Protein 150.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 398.1mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 4982.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.0%

Protein: 51.4%

Carbs: 29.6%