Herbed Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti
Author: Alberta Chicken Producers
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Serves: 4
- 1 slice white bread
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 10 slivers chives
- ½ cup finely chopped mint
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 plum tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup dry red or white wine
- 1 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
- ½ 450 g package spaghetti
- Tear bread into small pieces and place in a small bowl.
- Add milk and mash with a fork until pasty.
- Whisk egg with Dijon, Worcestershire, oregano and ½ tsp salt in a large bowl.
- Stir in the bread mixture.
- Add chicken.
- Sprinkle with 2 tbsp each onions and mint.
- Stir just until evenly mixed.
- Roll into 1 inch balls.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add oil.
- Cook meatballs, turning often until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Cook in 2 batches and remove to a plate when done.
- When meatballs are removed from pan, add garlic, tomatoes and ¼ tsp salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour in the wine.
- Cook until saucy, approximately 4 minutes.
- Add meatballs.
- Heat until cooked through, 4 more minutes.
- Boil pasta until al dente, 7 to 9 minutes.
- Drain, then stir into sauce along with Parmesan.
- Sprinkle with remaining chives and mint and add the shaved Parmesan.
Calories: 612 Fat: 25 g Carbohydrates: 52 g Sodium: 382 mg Fiber: 4 g Protein: 41 g
Recipe by Alberta Chicken Producers Recipes and Industry Information at https://chicken.ab.ca/herbed-chicken-meatball-and-spaghetti/
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