Spaghetti Bolognese for Two with Added Protein
Spaghetti Bolognese for Two with Added Protein
A modified version of the classic spaghetti bolognese recipe, adapted for two people with increased protein content.
Recipe Adapted Successfully
The original recipe was modified to serve two people and increase the protein content by adding diced chicken breast and using ground turkey instead of ground beef. The cooking time and difficulty remain similar to the original recipe.
Nutrition Per Serving
Ingredients
Standard spaghetti, no substitution needed
Replaced ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner protein source, 1:1 substitution ratio
Chopped, no substitution needed
Chopped, no substitution needed
Chopped, no substitution needed
Minced, no substitution needed
No substitution needed
No substitution needed
No substitution needed
No substitution needed
No substitution needed
No substitution needed
No substitution needed
No substitution needed
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No substitution needed
Diced, added for extra protein
Instructions
Chop the onion, carrot, and celery, then sauté in olive oil until the vegetables are softened.
Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink.
Add the tomato paste, canned diced tomatoes, red wine, beef broth, dried basil, and dried oregano. Stir to combine.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, while cooking the spaghetti in boiling salted water.
Add the diced chicken breast to the sauce and cook until heated through.
Drain the spaghetti and serve with the bolognese sauce, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Chef's Notes
To achieve the calorie target, use lean ground turkey and limit the amount of Parmesan cheese.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.