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Chicken Ragu with Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe

Chicken Ragu with Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb whole-wheat pasta ( rigatoni)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 oz pancetta
1 1/2 lb chicken thighs , chopped into small bite-sized pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 carrot, peeled and grated
4 g (2-3 sprigs) fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
4 g (1) bay leaf
1/2 cup marsala
28 oz diced tomatoes , with juice
1 cup baby spinach
1 pinch of ground nutmeg
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp heavy cream
4 tbsp grated parmigiano-reggiano
1/2 cup basil leaves , torn

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Toss with a little olive oil and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Brown the pancetta 3 to 4 minutes then add chicken and brown evenly 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onions and garlic to the chicken. Stir in grated carrots. Season with salt, pepper, and rosemary and cook until vegetables are soft.
Add the Marsala to chicken and vegetables, stir and reduce a minute then add tomatoes and crush with wooden spoon. Add bay leaf. Simmer, half covered, for 15 minutes to thicken and combine flavors. Add nutmeg.
Toss the pasta with the chicken ragu. Add the vinegar, cream, spinach, and cheese. Garnish with some torn basil and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4545.34 Kcal (19030 kJ)
Calories from fat	3358.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	373.2g	574%
Cholesterol	832.67mg	278%
Sodium	3339.91mg	139%
Potassium	3539.02mg	75%
Total Carbs	161.74g	54%
Sugars	40.96g	164%
Dietary Fiber	17.87g	71%
Protein	109.37g	219%
Vitamin C	135.7mg	226%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	38.7mg	215%
Calcium	856.1mg	86%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	174.22 Kcal (729 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.3g	574%
Cholesterol	31.92mg	278%
Sodium	128.02mg	139%
Potassium	135.65mg	75%
Total Carbs	6.2g	54%
Sugars	1.57g	164%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	71%
Protein	4.19g	219%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	226%
Iron	1.5mg	215%
Calcium	32.8mg	86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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