Ingredients
- 4 ounces (about 1 link) sweet Italian sausage, casing removed, meat crumbled
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs from crustless day-old French bread
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 large skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped pancetta or bacon
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 750-ml bottle Chianti or other dry red wine
- 3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 pound egg noodles
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