Butter Chicken Bolognese
with penne / green salad
The addition of Indian spices to this classic pasta dish makes it a fun blend of cultures and ideas. We're sure you'll love it as much as we do! This meal was last featured in 2022.
Ingredients
- Pasta, penne - 8 oz (sub any pasta shape)
- Garam masala - 1 Tbsp
- Coriander, ground - 2 tsp
- Curry powder, yellow and mild - 1 tsp
- Red pepper flakes - 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Garlic - 3 cloves , chopped
- Onions, medium - 1 , chopped
- Green onions (opt) - 2 stalks , chopped, green and white parts combined (sub cilantro)
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Chicken, ground - 1 lb
- Tomatoes, crushed (14 oz / 397 g) - 1 can
- Stock, any type - 1 cup
- Ghee - 2 Tbsp (sub butter)
- Heavy cream (opt) - 1/4 cup (sub half and half)
- Ginger - 1 tsp , grated
- Vinegar, red or white wine - 1 Tbsp
- Honey - 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric, ground - 1/4 tsp
- Oil, cooking - 3 Tbsp
- Cucumbers - 6 oz , chopped
- Mixed greens - 8 oz (sub any salad greens)
Prep
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Pasta - Boil pasta according to package directions. If prepping ahead, toss pasta with some oil to minimize sticking. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Make spice mix - Combine garam masala, ground coriander, curry powder, red pepper flakes, and salt. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Garlic / Onions - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Make vinaigrette - Grate ginger. Whisk together vinegar, ginger, honey, and turmeric. Add oil (portion for salad) while whisking. (For a very smooth consistency, you can blend everything together.) Season with some salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Cucumbers / Green onions - Prep as directed.
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Make
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Heat a Dutch oven or large saute pan over medium heat. Add oil (portion for bolognese) and then chicken and onions. Cook, breaking chicken apart, until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
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To chicken add garlic and spice mix. Cook until spices are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, stock, and ghee to chicken and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to a low simmer. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop.
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Remove the lid and continue cooking, stirring often, until the sauce is rich and thick. Stir in heavy cream and cook one minute more.
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Taste sauce and season with some salt and pepper. If you’d like it spicier, add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce of choice.
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If pasta was made ahead, reheat in the microwave.
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Toss together greens, cucumbers, and dressing until dressed to your liking.
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Serve bolognese over pasta with green onions on top. Enjoy salad on the side.
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