Chicken Bolognese with Rigatoni

Elevate your pasta night with this hearty and wholesome Chicken Bolognese with Rigatoni, a flavorful twist on the Italian classic. Featuring tender ground chicken, a medley of aromatic vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce infused with dried herbs and a hint of white wine, this dish is both comforting and packed with depth. The rigatoni’s ridges perfectly cradle the luscious bolognese, ensuring every bite bursts with flavor. Quick to prepare and simmered to perfection, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Top it off with freshly grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of fragrant basil for a restaurant-quality meal right at home. Tags: #ChickenBolognese #RigatoniRecipe #PastaNight #EasyItalianDinner

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Ground chicken
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
• 1 medium Celery stalk, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 28-ounce can Crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Dry white wine (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 pound Rigatoni pasta
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen its flavor.

Step 5

Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, white wine (if using), dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Return the cooked ground chicken to the skillet. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the sauce, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

While the sauce simmers, cook the rigatoni according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.

Step 8

Once the sauce is done, taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thick, stir in the reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Step 9

Add the drained rigatoni to the skillet with the sauce and toss to combine, ensuring all the pasta is coated in the sauce.

Step 10

Serve the Chicken Bolognese with Rigatoni hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2718.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2560.4

Total Fat 104.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 456.2mg	0%
Sodium 5346.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.1g
Protein 177.5g	0%

Vitamin D 47.6IU	0%
Calcium 1953.9mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 6197.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.1%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 34.9%