Chicken Wing Pasta

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Olive oil (Approximate amount; use enough for sautéing.)
• 100 g Bacon (Chopped.)
• 0.5 Onion (Chopped; approximately half a medium onion.)
• 1 Carrot (Chopped or grated.)
• 6 Chicken wings (Separated at the joints; the recipe indicates 5 or 6 wings.)
• 1 dente Garlic (Grated or finely chopped.)
• 1 tbsp Tomato purée (Also known as tomato paste.)
• 1.2 L Water (Approximate amount, or enough to cover the ingredients and form the sauce.)
• 300 g Spaghetti (The amount was not specified; estimate for 4 servings.)
• Salt (To taste; season the sauce and adjust at the end.)
• Black pepper (To taste.)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped bacon and fry until it begins to brown and render its fat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and carrot. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and the bottom of the pot is very aromatic, about 4 to 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the separated chicken wings and brown them in the sautéed vegetables, turning the pieces so they gain color on all sides.

4. 4

   Add the grated or chopped garlic and the tomato purée. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and the tomato begins to caramelize.

5. 5

   If the bottom of the pot begins to stick or burn, add a little water and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits. The water will be incorporated into the sauce.

6. 6

   Add enough water to cover the ingredients. Season with salt and black pepper, stir, and increase the heat until the mixture comes to a boil.

7. 7

   As soon as it boils, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook for approximately 30 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the broth is very flavorful.

8. 8

   Remove the lid and add the spaghetti directly to the pot. If necessary, adjust the amount of water so the pasta is sufficiently submerged in the sauce.

9. 9

   Cook until the spaghetti is tender, stirring regularly to prevent it from sticking and to help the pasta absorb the flavor of the sauce. The sauce should become thicker and more concentrated.

10. 10

    Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Serve immediately, dividing the spaghetti, sauce, and chicken wings among the plates.

Notes

The amounts of olive oil, bacon, water, and spaghetti were not specified in the original content; they were estimated for 4 servings. The author mentions that, if the bottom begins to burn, wine or water can be used to deglaze, but the original ingredient list includes water. For a better texture, stir the pasta frequently while it cooks directly in the sauce.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• pasta
• chicken
• home cooking
• Portuguese
• one-pot
• comfort food