Italian Pasta Recipes - Chicken Bolognese (Pollo alla Bolognese) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 25 g/1 oz/2 tbsp unsalted (sweet) butter

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 450 g/1lb boneless chicken breasts, finely chopped

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 50 ml/2 fl oz/3 1/2 tbsp white wine

• 400 g/14 oz/1large can chopped tomatoes

• 5 ml/1 tsp chopped fresh oregano

• 350 g/12 oz spaghetti

• 30 ml/2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 75 g/3 oz/3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Method:

1. Fry (sauté) the onions in the butter until they are translucent then stir in the garlic and chicken. Season well with the salt and pepper.

2. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Blend in the white wine, tomatoes and oregano and stir thoroughly. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring regularly.

3. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti for 8-10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain the spaghetti, return to the saucepan and add the oil.

4. Toss the spaghetti in the oil, season with salt and pepper and add half the grated cheese and the chicken sauce.

5. Toss over a gentle heat and serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining cheese.