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Tuesday, November 10, 2026Nov 10

Quick Fix: Ground chicken adds new flavor twist to Spaghetti Bolognese

Serve Spaghetti Bolognese with a simple Italian salad. / Photo by Linda Gassenheimer/TNS
Serve Spaghetti Bolognese with a simple Italian salad. / Photo by Linda Gassenheimer/TNS Serve Spaghetti Bolognese with a simple Italian salad. / Photo by Linda Gassenheimer/TNS

Spaghetti Bolognese is an Italian favorite. Here’s a light version that’s quick, easy and won’t break the calorie bank. Using ground chicken gives a new flavor twist and lightens the dish. The secret to the rich flavor is to thinly slice the onions, celery and carrots, then cook them until they are sweet. Another hint is to add orange zest to the sauce. This adds a little sweetness and an intriguing flavor.

A simple Italian salad completes the meal.

HELPFUL HINTS

– If you have a food processor, use the slicing blade to slice the vegetables.

– If pressed for time, serve a washed, ready-to-eat salad instead of the Italian Salad dish.