Bigoli with Tuscan Chicken Bolognese
Sunday supper approved! Elevate your dinner with Bigoli and Tuscan Chicken Bolognese—a dish that brings the heart of Italy to your table. Bigoli, a thick Venetian pasta, provides the perfect chew and a sauce-hugging texture that makes every bite irresistible. Paired with a rich bolognese made from tender ground chicken, aromatic herbs, and a touch of milk for creamy depth, this recipe is a celebration of comfort and tradition. Serve it alongside crusty bread and a fresh green salad for a meal that’s simple yet sophisticated, perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring on a cozy evening.
INGREDIENTS
MAKES FOUR-SIX SERVINGS
- 1 pound Sfoglini Bigoli
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium carrots (about 1 cup), cut to a small dice
- 2-3 celery ribs (about 1 cup), cut to a small dice
- 1 large onion (about 2 cups), cut to a small dice
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup milk
- Salt & pepper
- Parmesan cheese, grated, to serve
DIRECTIONS
Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the bigoli to al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the carrots, celery and onion to the pan with a pinch or two of salt and a few turns of freshly cracked pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Tie the rosemary and thyme together with kitchen twine and add the herbs to the pan, as well as the ground chicken. Mix the chicken with the aromatics so that the chicken is in direct contact with the bottom of the pan. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes and then begin to break up the chicken with a spatula. Continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the wine is mostly evaporated. Lower the heat, add the milk, stir and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Discard the tied herbs and season the sauce with salt and pepper as desired.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan, stirring gently to coat with the sauce, and adding small amounts of reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
Serve immediately with grated parmesan cheese.
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Pasta Swaps: This recipe would also work well with Sfoglini Bucatini, Rigatoni, or Quattrotini.