Penne With Chicken Ragù
This hearty pasta dish features a flavorful sauce made with shredded braised chicken, sweet carrots, and aromatic onions simmered in a rich Marsala-infused tomato broth. Combined with perfectly cooked penne pasta and sprinkled with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, this dish is a delightful balance of savory and comforting flavors, sure to please your taste buds. Serve it hot and enjoy a satisfying meal with your loved ones.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 Tbs. salt, plus more, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Marsala, sherry or other fortified wine
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) crushed plum tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded braised chicken (see related recipe at left)
- 1 lb. penne or other tubular pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Instructions
- <b>Prepare the sauce</b>
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. In a large fry pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the carrots and onion, season with salt and pepper, and saut&#233; until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the Marsala and cook until the alcohol has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice and the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, stir in the chicken and simmer until the sauce is thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
- <b>Cook the pasta</b>
- Meanwhile, add the 2 Tbs. salt and the pasta to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is al dente (tender but firm to the bite), according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Warm briefly over low heat to blend the flavors. Add as much of the cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce. Serve immediately, passing the cheese at the table. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>One Pot,</i> by Carrolyn Carre&#241;o (Oxmoor House, 2008).
Yield
Serves 4.
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