Chicken Bolognese

Our version of Chicken Bolognese is a lighter twist on the traditional Italian-style Bolognese sauce. Made with ground chicken and served over heart-healthy whole grain pasta, it tastes just as rich and hearty as the original.

Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound (16 ounces) bow tie pasta

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken for 5 to 6 minutes. Add carrot, celery, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
    
2. Add remaining ingredients except pasta; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve sauce over bow tie pasta.

Notes

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