Spicy Bolognese Sauce with Beans
Spicy Bolognese sauce with beans is a hearty, flavorful twist on the classic Italian meat sauce. Loaded with protein and fiber.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 313kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound organic ground turkey or beef- grass fed (make sure it's lean and antibiotic free)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ¾ teaspoon rosemary
- handful of fresh basil leaves torn
- ¾ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound spaghetti or whole grain pasta of choice
- 48 ounces crushed tomatoes 2 28 ounce cans
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
- ½ cup dry white wine
- salt and pepper to taste
- 15 ounces cannellini white beans 1 can
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add meat and cook until no longer pink and full cooked through.
- Add onion and spices.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- In a large pot, cook pasta according to instructions. Set aside.
- Add all other ingredients to meat and reduce heat. Simmer gently for 30 minutes.
- Serve the pasta with sauce on top. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
To store in the refrigerator , place an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 1312mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 6mg