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Savory Italian Herb 'Bolognese' with Lettuce Noodles
A low-oxalate, paleo-friendly take on Italian 'bolognese' featuring a rich, savory sauce made with chicken and aromatic herbs. Served over crisp butterhead lettuce 'noodles', this dish offers a light yet satisfying meal that prioritizes health and flavor.
45 min4 servingsitalianmain course
Ingredients
- 1 head butterhead lettuce
- 2 tbsp light olive oil
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 1 medium white onion
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cooked chicken breast
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 0.25 tsp white pepper
Instructions
- 1Thinly slice butterhead lettuce into noodle-like strands. In a bowl, lightly toss the lettuce 'noodles' with 1 tablespoon of light olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt. Set aside.
- 2Finely dice the white onion. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of light olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3Add 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic, the leaves from 1 sprig of fresh rosemary (finely chopped), and 1 teaspoon of thyme to the pan. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4Pour in 2 cups of low sodium chicken broth. Add 4 ounces of finely diced cooked chicken breast. Bring to a simmer and cook for at least 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen.
- 5In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of low sodium chicken broth to create a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly, until it reaches the desired consistency.
- 6Season the sauce with 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper to taste.
- 7Divide the prepared butterhead lettuce 'noodles' among serving bowls. Spoon the savory Italian herb 'bolognese' sauce generously over the 'noodles'.
- 8Garnish each serving with a small sprig of fresh rosemary.
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