ITALIAN PENNE BOLOGNESE

Italian Penne Bolognese image

Provided by papergoddess

Categories Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 -1 1/2 lb penne pasta
6 slices bacon, sliced thin
1/2 lb ground chicken
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian pork sausage
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, pureed in the blender
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup sauterne or 1/4 cup marsala
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk (or regular)

Steps:

Sauté bacon until fat is rendered; drain fat.
Add ground chicken, beef, and sausage; brown and drain fat.
Add onion, celery, carrot, zucchini, and garlic; sauté until onion is clear.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, red wine, rosemary, and nutmeg; Simmer 45 minutes.
Add Sauterne or Marsala; simmer 10 minutes.
Add evaporated milk to smooth out sauce.
Serve over hot cooked penne pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.8, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 94.1, Sodium 1060.8, Carbohydrate 85.1, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 17.2, Protein 33