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Creamy Lemon Chili Crisp Pasta with Mini Chicken Meatballs
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Creamy Lemon Chili Crisp Pasta with Mini Chicken Meatballs

50 minServes 3Nutri-Score D€€
from @marisakapeal4 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • ground chickenMeat454 g
  • garlic powderSpices4.5 g
  • onion powderSpices2.5 g
  • kosher saltSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • paprikaSpices300 mg
  • Parmesan (finely grated, divided between meatballs and sauce)Dairy115 g
  • breadcrumbsBakery28 g
  • egg (large)Dairy1 piece
  • whole milkDairy15 ml
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • pastaGrains255 g
  • unsalted butterDairy71 g
  • garlic (cloves, finely grated)Produce2 pieces
  • chili crisp (plus more to finish)Pantry15 ml
  • smoked paprikaSpices2.2 g
  • red pepper flakesSpices1 g
  • heavy creamDairy300 ml
  • pasta water (reserved from cooking the pasta)Other240 ml
  • lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)Produce22 ml
  • lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

992kcal

Carbs
68 g
Proteins
48 g
Fat
58 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Make the meatball mixture

    • Mix the ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg and milk until combined.
    • Roll into small tablespoon-sized balls and chill.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the meatballs

    • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Cook the meatballs until golden and cooked through to 74 °C.
    • Set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the pasta

    • Cook the pasta until al dente, reserving the pasta water before draining.
    Step 3

  4. Start the sauce

    • Melt the butter over medium-low heat.
    • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    • Stir in the chili crisp, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
    Step 4

  5. Simmer the sauce

    • Add the heavy cream, lemon juice and pasta water.
    • Bring to a gentle simmer.
    Step 5

  6. Add the Parmesan

    • Stir in the Parmesan and simmer on low until smooth and glossy, adding more pasta water as needed.
    Step 6

  7. Combine and serve

    • Toss in the pasta and meatballs.
    • Finish with extra chili crisp, Parmesan and fresh lemon juice.
    • Serve with lemon wedges.
    Step 7
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