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Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs
45 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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45 min
45 minSpaghetti with Chicken Meatballs
what you need
Ingredients
spaghettiGrains400 g
ground chickenMeat500 g
egg (beaten)Dairy1 piece
breadcrumbsBakery50 g
parmesan (grated)Dairy40 g
garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece- tomato passataPantry700 ml
olive oilPantry30 ml
dried oreganoSpices2 g
saltSpices5 g
black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
per serving
Nutrition
623kcal
- Carbs
- 80 g
- Proteins
- 36 g
- Fat
- 18 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl
Frying pan
Stockpot- Stovetop
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Make the chicken meatball mixture
- In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, half the garlic, salt and pepper.
- Mix until evenly combined, then roll into small meatballs.
- Step 2
Brown the meatballs
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides until golden, then set aside.
- Step 3
Prepare the tomato sauce
- In the same pan, soften the onion and remaining garlic.
- Add the tomato passata and dried oregano, season and simmer.
- Step 4
Cook the spaghetti
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
- Drain, reserving a little cooking water.
- Step 5
Finish and serve
- Return the meatballs to the sauce and simmer until cooked through.
- Toss the spaghetti with the sauce and meatballs, adding cooking water if needed.
- Serve topped with grated parmesan.
most cooked first