CHICKEN BOLOGNESE WITH RIGATONI

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This dish calls for a mirepoix, a mixture of diced celery, carrot, and onion. Of course, you can chop these fresh, but I totally cheat and use the pre-chopped mixture from Trader Joe's. If your supermarket carries it and it fits your budget, go ahead and spend the money to save the time.

Provided by Antonia Lofaso

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground chicken (white or dark meat, or a mixture of both)
1/2 cup peeled and diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
One (24-ounce) jar premade spaghetti sauce (see Cook's Note)
1 pound rigatoni pasta
1 1/2 cups shredded or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
6 tablespoons ricotta cheese, optional
Chopped fresh basil or Italian flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large, shallow saucepot over medium heat, brown the ground chicken. Add the carrot, celery, and onion and season with the salt and pepper. Continue cooking for 6 minutes, then add the Italian seasoning. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the vegetables soften and take on a little color.
  • Add the sauce to the pot and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions. Add the drained rigatoni to the sauce and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat.
  • Serve the rigatoni and sauce topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano and a sprinkle of basil or parsley. In our family, we've always eaten rigatoni with a scoop of ricotta on the side. If it sounds good to you, add a tablespoon of ricotta to each plate.

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