Make ahead: To make this pasta recipe ahead of time, prepare the sauce up to 2 days in advance. Then, store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge. Wait until you’re ready to serve the dish before making the pasta. Before serving, toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and garnish it with Parmesan cheese and basil leaves. Storage: You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. You can reheat it in a large skillet over medium heat. If it is too thick, feel free to add a splash of water or chicken broth. Freeze: If you’re planning to freeze this pasta recipe, I recommend only freezing the sauce. Store your bolognese sauce in an airtight container in the freezer, and it will stay fresh for up to 2 months. Thaw: To thaw your chicken bolognese, put it in the fridge overnight. Warm it up before serving using a saucepan over medium-low heat or the microwave.
Salads: Serving bolognese chicken with a crisp salad is a nutritious pairing that works all year round. Try out one of my autumn salad recipes to serve as a side salad. Or, prepare one of my spring salads or summer salad recipes for a light, colorful pair. For a 15-minute fix, my Spring Mix Salad and Creamy Cucumber Salad are fan favorites that never go out of season. Vegetables: For a side that’s nutritious, savory, and warm, cooked veggies are the way to go. The rich, meaty flavor of Baked Shiitake Mushrooms pairs wonderfully with healthy chicken bolognese, and my Roasted Asparagus Recipe will bring out all the herby undertones of your pasta dish. Bread: Few things pair better with rich, herby pasta than authentic Italian bread. You’ll want to sop up every last drop of your classic bolognese sauce with my Crusty Olive Bread. Or, bake a loaf of garlic bread for an irresistible side. You could even make a garlic spread from homemade Oven Roasted Garlic for extra bold flavor.
