Chicken Bolognese

Bolognese is an Italian meat-based sauce, typically beef

pancetta, onions, carrots, tomato paste, and red wine.

Since this dish calls for chicken...

this popular Italian entreé will have a different twist.

You will need: 

• 350 grams linguine (or pasta of your choice), cooked according to package directions; reserving ¼ cup of pasta water
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 450 grams ground chicken breast
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 medium stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 can (or 750 grams) crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup 98% fat-free milk
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
• ¼ cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Procedure:

Step 1: In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil. Add ground chicken. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. 

              Cook chicken 6-8 minutes or until its no longer pink; stirring occasionally. When its 

              done, transfer chicken (along with its juices) to a medium bowl. Set aside.

Step 2: To the same skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons of oil with carrots, celery, onion, and 

              garlic; Cook 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and tender; 

              stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Stir in tomatoes, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; Heat to boiling. 

              Reduce heat to med-low and simmer 10 minutes, uncovered; stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Stir in cooked chicken and milk. Heat through.

Step 5: In the saucepot, return pasta. Stir in sauce from the skillet, parmesan cheese, parsley, 

              and reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.