Chicken Bolognese
| Prep Time: 20 min | Serves: 4 |
| Cooking Time: 30 min | Yield: 4 servings |
This is a lighter alternative to bolognese made from beef or lamb.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Onions, Red
- 2 tsp Garlic
- 1 oz Carrot (raw)
- 1 cup Peppers, Sweet, Red
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 500 g Chicken Mince Raw
- 100 g Frozen Spinach
- 400 g Italian Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Tomatoes Paste
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Basil, Fresh
Directions
Step 1 Chop vegetables finely; use a processor to do this really quickly.
Step 2 Heat oil in a heavy-based pan over a medium heat. Put all fresh vegetables in the pan and cook until softened and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
Step 3 Add chicken mince to pan, break up with a spoon, and cook until chicken has coloured. Add tomatoes, wine, water, spinach and tomato paste to pan. Simmer for around 20 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
Step 4 Taste and adjust seasoning; add your favourite spices here if you like, such as chilli, oregano or paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes more.
Step 5 Just before serving, add basil or other fresh herbs and stir through. Serve with freshly-cooked pasta of your choice.
Variation
Turn it into a pie by topping with hot mashed potato and a little grated cheese, then grill for 5 minutes.