Chicken and Mushroom Ragu
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound dark meat ground chicken
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium shallots, chopped
- ½ cup red wine
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ pound cooked pasta
- Salt
Heat a large frying pan with olive oil. Add the ground chicken and separate with a wooden spoon while sautéing over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the thyme, garlic and shallots. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes and add the wine. Mix well and scrape the bottom. Add the marinara sauce and cook for ten minutes on a simmer with the lid on. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Check for seasonings and serve hot.