I cooked this Veggie-Packed Chicken Bolognese for my kids last night, and they loved it. I promise this easy peasy pasta recipe will become a ‘go-to’ family favourite – give it a go today! It’s so easy to make; you can even let your kids join in.
Hearty Veggie-Packed Chicken Bolognese
This veggie-packed chicken Bolognese is a perfect pasta dish to serve kids. If you got children at home, you must serve this.
Ingredients
- 500 grams pasta - penne, fussili or rigatoni
1 medium red onion - finely diced
1 large sweet potato - grated
1 medium carrot - grated
1 medium zucchini - grated
2 cloves garlic - minced
2 tablespoons olive oil - to fry in
500 grams ground chicken (minced chicken)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
800 ml passata or crushed tomatoes (tomato puree with seeds removed)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
¼ cup Parmesan cheese - grated
½ handful basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Put some salt, add pasta and cook according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, place a big saucepan over medium heat, drizzle in a little olive oil and add the onion, sweet potato, carrot, zucchini and garlic. Sautee for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring continuously (adding a splash of water when necessary) or until the vegetables are cooked and tender. Remove the sautéed veggies and place them onto a plate.
- Return the saucepan to medium-high heat, drizzle in a little olive oil and add the chicken mince. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the mince is golden and cooked through. Add the tomato paste and let cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Return the cooked vegetables to the chicken mince and stir to combine. Add the tomato passata, balsamic vinegar, sugar, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Let it boil, reduce heat to low and then simmer the sauce for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Combine the pasta and sauce and stir to combine. Serve with grated parmesan cheese and picked basil leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 592mgPotassium: 1117mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 7938IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 3mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
