Chicken Parm Meatballs And Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Chicken Parm Meatballs And Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1 (8 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, wrung dry in towel and separated; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 medium onion, peeled; 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; freshly grated nutmeg, about 1/8 teaspoon; about 1/4 cup milk; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed san marzano tomatoes; 1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn or shredded; 1 lb spaghetti

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chicken
1 (8 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, wrung dry in towel and separated
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 medium onion, peeled
1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
freshly grated nutmeg, about 1/8 teaspoon
about 1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 (28 ounce) can crushed san marzano tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn or shredded
1 lb spaghetti

1
Heat oven to 400u00b0F. Place a piece of parchment paper over baking sheet.
2
Bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta.
3
Place chicken and spinach in bowl. Grate 1 clove of garlic into bowl or finely chop and add garlic. Grate 3-4 tablespoons of onion directly into bowl. Combine 1/2 cup of cheese and breadcrumbs with nutmeg and barely moisten with milk, no more than 1/4 cup. Sprinkle the bread-cheese mixture into chicken then add egg, parsley, salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
4
Combine 1 tablespoon of tomato paste with 1 tablespoon EVOO in small bowl. Mix and combine the chicken with breadcrumbs and section the meatball mix into quarters. Then roll 3 large balls from each section. Arrange balls on baking sheet as you work. Using a pastry brush, brush meatballs with tomato paste and oil mixture and roast for 18-20 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons EVOO in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Finely chop 2 cloves of garlic and the remainder of the onion. Add the garlic and onion to the EVOO and gently cook for 8-10 minutes. Add tomatoes and stock to the pan and gently mash up. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in basil and allow the sauce to reduce while you cook pasta. Cook pasta to al dente, and reserve 1 cup of starchy water. Then drain pasta and place back in hot pot with butter, remaining cheese, and sauce. Toss pasta to coat evenly, adjust salt and pepper and serve along side the chicken meatballs.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chicken, 1 (8 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, wrung dry in towel and separated, 3 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 medium onion, peeled, and more.

Yes, Chicken Parm Meatballs And Spaghetti falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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 Parm Meatballs And Spaghetti

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