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ground chicken bolognese

This flavorful ground chicken bolognese is a light take on the classic Italian sauce, packed with vegetables and served over pasta.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lbs ground chicken
  • 1 small white onion minced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups minced carrots
  • 1.5 cups minced celery
  • 2 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
  • 16 oz. rotini pasta any variety of pasta
  • Parmesan cheese for serving
  • chopped basil for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Mix 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, rosemary, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the spice mixture to the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. Keep oil in the Dutch oven. Add another tablespoon of olive oil, then sauté the onion with ¼ teaspoon salt for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, and Worcestershire; whisk together. Bring to a boil.
  6. Return chicken to the Dutch oven, stir, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring periodically.
  7. Once thickened and flavors meld, remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
  8. While resting, cook pasta according to package instructions. Serve sauce over pasta, topped with Parmesan and chopped basil.

Notes

You can freeze this recipe for later use. Adjust sauce consistency as needed after reheating.