Pappardelle with Chicken and Mushroom Ragù

Pappardelle with Chicken and Mushroom Ragù

Info

Rating
Calories
504.0
Protein
27.0
Sodium
359.0
Fat
38.0

Description

Cremini mushrooms give added meaty depth to flavorful (yet inexpensive) chicken thighs in a rustic but light ragù.

Ingredients

6 ounces cremini mushrooms
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon chopped rosemary
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
1/2 pound dried pappardelle
5 ounces baby arugula (about 8 cups)
Accompaniment: Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Directions

  1. Pulse mushrooms and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add mushroom mixture, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add vinegar and cook until evaporated. Add chicken and tomatoes (with juice), then simmer, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon and stirring occasionally, until sauce is just thickened, about 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, cook pappardelle in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente.
  7. Add arugula to sauce and stir until wilted. Stir in drained pasta and cook 1 minute.