- 1 pound rigatoni pasta boiled in 6 quarts of water for 8-10 minutes
The pasta should be just under cooked then set aside. Do not rinse.
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound boneless-skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup small diced onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon dry basil
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup red wine
- 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 pound broccoli chopped small-about 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 small wedge Parmesan Reggiano cheese- about .310 of a pound grated
Heat the oil on medium high in a pot large enough to hold the 1 pound of cooked pasta then gently add the chicken pieces.
Cook for 2 minutes turning the chicken to brown evenly. Add the diced onion and cook for 2 more minutes.
Stir in the chopped garlic, basil, and oregano and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and sugar then pour in the red wine.
Bring to a simmer and reduce the liquid by half. Toss in the diced tomatoes and return to a simmer.
Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Add the chopped broccoli and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
Mix in the almost cooked pasta and cook until the pasta reaches your preferred doneness.
Finish by mixing in the Parmesan cheese and taste for salt.
This recipe makes about 6 to 8 portions.
