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Chicken Bolognese with Pumpkin and Rosemary {GF, DF}

Last Updated on November 14, 2017 By Vicky 13 Comments

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Only eight ingredients needed for this 30 minute fall weeknight favorite Chicken Bolognese with Pumpkin and Rosemary. The ultimate easy to make comfort meal.

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Chicken Bolognese with Pumpkin and Rosemary

Sometimes all you need in life is a good hearty bowl of pasta. Better yet one that comes together in 30 minutes or less, and that only requires eight ingredients. And is packed full of fall goodness –> aka pumpkin +  rosemary. Welcome my new favorite weeknight dinner – chicken bolognese with pumpkin, rosemary and Prego Farmers’ Market® Roasted Garlic Sauce.

If you know me, you know I am not a huge pasta fan. I never order it when I go out to eat, always confident that I can make a better homemade pasta at home from scratch when the craving really strikes.

And sometimes the craving is there. There’s just something about cool fall nights that get your stomach grumbling for a solid comforting hot steaming hearty meal.

It’s no longer salad season.

We need those extra carbs to prepare for a harsh winter.

So get yourself over to Walmart, where with this 50 cent coupon you’ll be paying even less for a jar of Prego Farmers’ Market® sauce, as well as the other few items needed for this pasta.

prego farmers market roasted garlic tomato pasta sauce and the aisle where it can be found at Walmart

Since I rarely make pasta, I never have pasta sauce on hand at home, but I was excited to check out this Prego Farmers’ Market® sauce, especially when I found out there’s a roasted garlic flavor. Yes please.

You know I love my garlic right? There can never be enough garlic if you ask me. The ingredient for the sauce are picked at peak and made with the kind of product you can find at the local farmers market – think vine ripened tomatoes and such.

ingredients for the chicken bolognese including garlic, rosemary, red onions, pasta, pasta sauce, ground chicken and coconut milk

When combined with a mixture of pan seared ground chicken, red onions, garlic and grated pumpkin the sauce was magical.

Throw in a bit of coconut cream to make it cream and nutritional yeast for a chessey finish and dinner was ready.

Less than 30 minutes is all you need to put together this chicken bolognese.

Serve on your pasta of choice – I used a gluten free rotini, but tagliatelle, spaghetti, etc would all work here too.

Sprinkle with fresh chopped rosemary for a fall flavored finish.

Chicken Bolognese with Pumpkin and Rosemary in a large bowl with fresh bread rolls

Honestly this sauce is so so rich, hearty and delicious that I want to say the pasta itself is optional. I’m actually perfectly happy just eating the pasta sauce by itself.

And then I can have even more of it. No pasta taking up any valuable space in my stomach.

So if you’re a pasta sauce lover just like me, no judgement if you skip the pasta itself and just eat all the sauce.

I totally support that approach.

Chicken Bolognese pasta with Pumpkin and Rosemary

For everybody else, I know you’re going to love love love this chicken bolognese pasta recipe. Think simple fresh ingredients, minimal prep time, practically no mess and a hearty comfort meal perfect for a fall weeknight dinner.

The grated pumpkin basically melts right into the sauce creating an even creamier final dish. The coconut cream and nutritional yeast add a nice dairy free creamy touch, diluting the strong tomato flavor just enough to make this sauce tomato based but not overwhelmingly so.

Be sure to try this chicken bolognese the next time you’re craving pasta!

Looking for other weeknight pasta recipes? Try my vegan pumpkin pasta, and cauliflower pasta with pumpkin.

Chicken Bolognese pasta with creamy coconut milk Pumpkin and Rosemary sauce

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Chicken Bolognese with Pumpkin and Rosemary {GF, DF}
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Only eight ingredients needed for this 30 minute fall weeknight favorite Chicken Bolognese with Pumpkin and Rosemary. The ultimate easy to make comfort meal.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 3
Calories: 540 kcal
Author: Vicky
Ingredients
  • 9 ounces gluten free pasta prepared according to package directions
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 pound ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 jar Prego Farmers' Market® Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce
  • 1 cup grated pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary
  • salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add ground chicken and cook until browned. Add salt/pepper to taste.
  3. Add red onion and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add Prego Farmers' Market® Roasted Garlic sauce and grated pumpkin.
  5. Bring to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Add coconut cream, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Add nutritional yeast (optional) and mix.
  8. Serve sauce on top of pasta topped with fresh rosemary.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Bolognese with Pumpkin and Rosemary {GF, DF}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 95mg4%
Potassium 691mg20%
Carbohydrates 68g23%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 3290IU66%
Vitamin C 4.5mg5%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Lisa Huff says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    Wow, didn’t realize they had a Farmers’ Market variety of sauce. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:39 pm

      Yep – I never knew it either! Definitely worth trying!

      Reply
  2. Evi says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    This pasta looks amazing!!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    November 7, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    That sauce sounds absolutely incredible – roasted garlic is heaven on earth! Can’t beat an easy pasta dish 🙂

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks! Roasted garlic is the best thing ever right?!

      Reply
  4. Amy says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    Gorgeous! We eat pasta a LOT! 🙂 The roasted garlic sauce sounds so delicious!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 14, 2016 at 12:01 pm

      Then this is perfect for you! The roasted garlic sauce was very good indeed!

      Reply
  5. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    You don’t make pasta very often?? It happens constantly at my house lol. This looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 14, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      Then you definitely need to add this to your pasta rotation!

      Reply
  6. GiGi Eats says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:39 am

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEE this idea of adding pumpkin to the mix! How genius!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      November 14, 2016 at 11:31 am

      Right?! My thoughts exactly : )

      Reply
  7. Amy says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    Love to try making this ASAP!

    Reply

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