White Bolognese Sauce Made Easy with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious twist on the classic Bolognese sauce using turkey bacon and chicken ham for a lighter, yet flavorful option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in chicken ham, then add the heavy cream.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, then crumble the turkey bacon back into the sauce.
- Serve over your choice of pasta.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine while cooking.
- Substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg