Chicken Meatballs and Rocket over Fettuccini Recipe

Name: Chicken Meatballs and Rocket over Fettuccini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons onions, minced; 300 g ground chicken; 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted; 2 tablespoons basil chiffonade; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon cold water; salt and pepper, to season; plain flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 100 g button mushrooms; 1 cup tomato sauce, Italian style pasta sauce; salt and pepper; 200 g fettuccine pasta; 1 cup rocket

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons onions, minced
300 g ground chicken
2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons basil chiffonade
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon cold water
salt and pepper, to season
plain flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
100 g button mushrooms
1 cup tomato sauce, Italian style pasta sauce
salt and pepper
200 g fettuccine pasta
1 cup rocket

1
Combine the first 8 ingredients (onion through to salt and pepper) .
2
Form into walnut sized balls, coat lightly with flour.
3
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium hea tand cook the meatballs in batches for 5-6 minutes per batch.
4
As they cook, remove and set aside.
5
Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook for 3 minutes, then add the tomato sauce and cook a further 3 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Return the meatballs to the pan and heat through.
8
Meanwhile, cook the fettuccini according to package directions, drain and divide between two plates.
9
Top each serve with a handful of rocket and the meatballs and sauce and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons onions, minced, 300 g ground chicken, 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted, and more.

Yes, Chicken Meatballs and Rocket over Fettuccini falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Meatballs and Rocket over Fettuccini

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