This light bolognese sauce uses ground chicken for a healthier spin on the Italian classic. Easy enough to make on a busy weeknight, your family will love this pasta recipe.
PREP TIME 10 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 20 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 30 minutesminutes
YIELD 6servings
Ingredients
1/4cupolive oil
3poundsground chicken
3large carrotssmall diced
2small onionssmall diced
3clovesgarlicminced
1bay leaf
2cupschicken stock
2(24 oz) jars marinara pasta sauce
1poundpasta: Penne/Spaghetti
Instructions
For the bolognese sauce:
In a very large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and brown while breaking it up with a wooden spoon. When the chicken is nearly cooked through, add the onions, carrots, and garlic. Continue to heat until the chicken is completely browned and the vegetables are starting to soften.
Add the bay leaf, chicken stock, and 2 jars of marinara sauce. Stir to combine. Heat until bubbling and then turn the heat down to low and simmer until your pasta is ready to serve.
For the pasta:
I usually boil it for the lower end of the minute range recommended. For the organic spaghetti, that meant 9 minutes before draining.