15 Delicious Healthy Bolognese Sauce Recipes To Try Today
If there is one thing we can all agree on, it is that bolognese sauce is truly one of life’s greatest pleasures. Rich, tomato sauce that just seems to make everything better with one bite.
Yes, it really is that good. Now, most of us grow up with our grandmothers making bolognese but in the new age of health, this is not the most health conscious recipe you can make.
However, there are healthier recipes out there and we have them all in one place!
We have X delicious healthy bolognese sauce recipes that you create throughout the week when you need something you can count on. Check them out below!
This hearty, meaty recipe for beef Bolognese sauce is comfort in a bowl. You’ll want to prepare this dish on a regular basis because it is flavorful and fragrant.
The ideal evening meal recipe that the whole family will enjoy is simple to prepare.
This recipe keeps your favorite meal simple and quick, once you have your beef cooked and veggies softened all of the hard work is done!
Not to mention it’s an excellent addition to the freezer for when you need something quick but delicious.
One way to make your bolognese that little bit healthier is to swap the beef for turkey. This keeps your dish slightly lower in fat, perfect for having multiple times a week.
This recipe has over 12 cups of veggies. So you can rest easy knowing that you are getting all of your veggies in one serving. It is also perfect for picky eaters that struggle to eat vegetables.
Cook on your stove top or in the slow cooker for something that is truly divine. You really won’t go back!
Depending on the recipe and the desired richness, making bolognese sauce can be an all day affair. This recipe keeps things quick so that you are in and out of the kitchen in 30 minutes.
This straightforward rendition of an Italian classic can be prepared from scratch at home and enjoyed by the entire family, regardless of your level of culinary expertise.
Using a mix of fresh and dried herbs you will get the most out of your seasoning and each bite will be even better than the last.
Making a bolognese that is not dense in calories can be rather difficult. We are all guilty of adding extra salt here and a little more tomato paste here. This recipe keeps the calories low but is bursting with flavor.
Using turkey, pork, and sirloin it is extremely high in protein. Plus the addition of milk makes it even richer.
Served on a bed of gluten free pasta and you have a healthy, comforting dish. And you can go back for seconds!
If you use the aid of any weight loss program you will be familiar with syns. Keeping track and finding syn free foods can be difficult.
Take the hard work away and create this Low Calorie, Syn Free Bolognese Sauce recipe.
Using beef stock instead of salt, you will gain so much more flavor and not have to worry about the calories. Balsamic vinegar is also a great replacement of red wine for a rich tasting bolognese sauce.
Traditionally, bolognese sauce is of mild heat but is extremely rich in flavor. However, there are times when we want just a little heat. This recipe is perfect for when you need a little spice to a rather mild dish.
By simply adding a teaspoon of chili flakes, you can add just the perfect amount of heat to this delicious dish.
Want to make it even spicier? Add some chopped up chili when sauteeing your veggies. You may want to keep a glass of milk in your arms reach for when things get too spicy.
In the delectable one-pot Italian dish known as spaghetti bolognese, spaghetti is cooked in a hearty handmade bolognese sauce that is brimming with Italian ingredients.
It is a dinner recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
Want to make it even healthier? Use gluten free or high protein pasta. Easily hit your fitness goals with this nutritious, simple recipe!
Add a sprinkling of parmesan cheese for a richer flavor that is sure to have you going back for seconds.
A quick and simple meatless bolognese recipe using roasted vegetable mince as the only ingredient. You won’t believe how sumptuous and tasty this sauce is considering how little ingredients are needed!
Using roasted chickpeas rather than ground beef, this vegetarian bolognese sauce is still rich in flavor and offers an incredible texture. The method of roasting the vegetable first is what really brings this dish together.
It is affordable, soy-free, and vegan. Perfect for feeding large crowds!
Oftentimes the vegan version of your favorite dishes just doesn’t have the same effect. This Vegan Bolognese Sauce recipe is sure to blow your traditional recipe out of the water.
Using a combination of mushrooms, ground walnuts, and textured soy protein, this recipe is crumbly and silky. In other words, perfect.
Lentils are an excellent choice when replacing meat. Rich and filling, this delectable vegan bolognese made with red lentils tastes exactly like the original made with nutritious veggies including celery, mushrooms, and carrots, and finished with savory bolognese spices.
Although it is healthful, vegan, and adored by both babies and adults, the entire dish has a flavor that is almost identical to that of an actual bolognese.
This recipe is filled with fiber, (see also: 15 Best High-Fiber Dinner Recipes To Try Today)ensuring that while you feel satisfied and full you also feel light. Perfect for a date night or when on a weight loss journey.
When using chicken instead of beef, you can lose a sense of depth and smokiness. Bacon brings back that salty, smoky flavor while keeping things light.
Using a mix of fresh and dried herbs, this sauce is truly wonderful. Perfect for any night of the week, you are sure to impress a lot of hungry tummies.
For days when you want dinner ready for you coming home, slow cooker recipes are a must. This Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce recipe can be prepared in the morning and left to cook throughout the day.
Add your pasta to the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving or cook on the stove top. Either way your sauce is going to be delicious!
Final Thoughts
While grandma’s bolognese sauce is the perfect treat, it can be heavy on the heart and arteries. Ensure you keep your body in top shape with a healthy recipe.
Veggies, chicken, lentils, or beef, you can prepare a truly divine bolognese sauce. Without the calories!
Above are 15 healthy bolognese recipes that are sure to have you going back for seconds. With a few simple substitutes, they even help you achieve your health and fitness goals!
Hi, my name is Justin Roberts and I like to live by one major rule in life – health is wealth. And where does all health stem from? The food choices we make.
I grew up in a not-so-wealthy household that often struggled to get food on the table.
The food we did eat was cheap, holding no nutritional value at all. I’m talking frozen foods, carbs, fats, and very little fresh produce.
I am fortunate enough to have made a life for myself where the money for food is no longer an issue, and I have spent the majority of it looking into healthy foods and different diets to try.
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