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Spaghetti Rigati with Chicken and Tomato Sauce

A comforting homemade pasta served with tender chicken in a simple tomato sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • salt to taste
  • water as needed for dough
  • chicken amount as desired, cooked in sauce
  • tomato sauce sauce of tomatoes

Equipment

  • stand mixer with paddle or dough hook
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • pasta machine
  • Large Pot
  • Skillet or saucepan

Method
 

  1. Combine the 3 large eggs, 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle or dough hook.
  2. Mix slowly, adding water a little at a time until the dough comes together — not dry and not sticky; adjust with more flour or water if needed.
  3. Remove the dough, form into a ball, place on a cutting board and cover with a bowl; let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Run the rested dough through a pasta machine following the manufacturer's instructions, finishing on a wide setting (about a #6 on KitchenAid) to make long pasta strips.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the spaghetti rigati until al dente according to thickness (test frequently).
  6. While the pasta cooks, heat the tomato sauce in a skillet or saucepan and cook the chicken in the sauce until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  7. Toss the drained pasta with the chicken and tomato sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Resting the dough makes it easier to roll.
  • Adjust salt in sauce to taste.
  • Use a thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F if desired.