Ground Chicken Meatballs and Tomato Basil Sauce
In The Fresh Meat Case
Ground Chicken Meatballs and Tomato Basil Sauce
In The Fresh Meat Case
PREP TIME: 15min COOK TIME: 30min
Serves 4
Ingredients
CHICKEN MEATBALLS
1 pack PERDUE® Fresh Ground Chicken
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
TOMATO BASIL SAUCE
2 tbsps. olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
1 tsp. sugar, optional
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 cup whole fresh basil leaves
1/2 lb. dried spaghetti, cooked al dente
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Step 1
Place an oven rack in the middle of your oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large bowl, gently mix the ground chicken, parmesan cheese, garlic, chopped parsley, onion powder, dried oregano, the egg, salt and pepper.
Step 3
Using a heaping tablespoon, roll 24 meatballs and place on the baking sheet. Wet hands to help rolling if chicken mixture gets too sticky.
Step 4
Spray meatballs lightly with cooking spray and bake until browned, 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
Step 5
In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the garlic and sauté 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and mash thoroughly with a large fork or potato masher. Rinse the tomato can with ½ cup water and add to sauce. Add the sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Step 7
Bring the sauce to a simmer, lightly cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until thickened.
Step 8
Add the chopped basil and meatballs to the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 9
Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked pasta. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
32 MIN
