Summer Bolognese

Name: Summer Bolognese
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey; Kosher salt; ¼ cup dry white wine; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 3 pints cherry tomatoes; 1 red chile, such as Holland or Fresno, thinly sliced; 12 oz. bucatini, spaghetti, or rigatoni; 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about 1 cup), plus more for serving; 2 cups basil leaves, torn if large

By Andy Baraghani

July 30, 2019

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Think of this weeknight-friendly pasta recipe as a lighter take on the classic Italian ragù that features cherry tomatoes, a red chile for some heat, and tons of fresh basil. It will also take you under an hour to make!

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