Spaghetti is a universally loved dish, and for good reason! It's comforting, versatile, and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe for Spaghetti with Chicken and Vegetables takes the classic pasta night to a new level. We're creating a light yet flavorful sauce, reminiscent of a classic Bolognese but ready in a fraction of the time. Packed with fresh vegetables and tender chicken, it's a wholesome and satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week. Get ready to create a delicious, home-cooked Italian-inspired dinner that your whole family will adore.
Spaghetti with Chicken and Vegetables
Ingredients for Spaghetti with Chicken and Vegetables
- 220 g spaghetti
- 30 g butter
- 50 g hard cheese (like Parmesan)
For the sauce:
- 1 onion
- 1 small chili pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 3-4 ripe tomatoes
- 1 carrot
- 250 g ground chicken
- 1 small bell pepper
- olive oil, salt, fresh herbs, and ground paprika
How to Make Spaghetti with Chicken and Vegetables
We’ll make a sauce for the spaghetti inspired by the famous Italian Bolognese sauce. Heat a tablespoon of high-quality olive oil in a deep skillet, add a finely chopped onion and garlic passed through a press, and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring to prevent the garlic from burning.
Sautéing the onion and garlic
Finely chop a deseeded chili pepper and add it to the onion. If the dish is being prepared for children, you might want to skip this step, although some little ones enjoy food with a bit of a kick.
Adding chili pepper to the onion
Peel and finely chop the tomatoes, then add them to the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. If you’re short on time, you could use a ready-made tomato sauce with the ground meat and carrots, but I believe it’s best to avoid preservatives and chemicals found in those convenient packets and jars with unclear contents.
Chopping tomatoes and simmering them with the onion
Add the sautéed carrots and ground chicken to the tomato paste, mix, and cook for 10 minutes. You can substitute the ground chicken with chicken fillet, finely diced with a sharp knife (about 0.5 cm cubes).
Adding sautéed carrots and ground meat
Five minutes before it’s ready, add the diced sweet bell pepper, parsley, salt, and sweet ground paprika. Cook the sauce uncovered over high heat to allow the excess moisture to evaporate. If it tastes too acidic, which depends on the ripeness and quality of the tomatoes, add about 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar.
5 minutes before readiness, add sweet pepper, herbs, and spices
Bring 1.5-2 liters of water to a boil, add salt (1 teaspoon per 1 liter of water), and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain the water and add butter.
Adding spaghetti to the sauce and mixing
Combine the spaghetti with the hot sauce.
Grate the hard cheese on a fine grater and sprinkle it over the dish.
Grating the cheese
Plate the spaghetti with chicken and vegetables, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately. And there you have it—a delicious, almost-Italian lunch that can be whipped up in no time at home.
Spaghetti with Chicken and Vegetables
And there you have it – a beautiful and delicious plate of Spaghetti with Chicken and Vegetables, ready to be enjoyed! This dish is a testament to how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special. Feel free to customize it with your favorite seasonal vegetables or a different protein. For a complete meal, serve it with a fresh green salad and some crusty garlic bread. We hope this recipe becomes a new favorite in your home, bringing a taste of Italy to your table with ease and flair. Buon appetito!
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