Chicken meatballs and spaghetti are a great alternative to beef or pork. Now, I love beef and pork, but I wanted to give my family something different. This recipe is for a family of five, plus a little extra for leftovers.
Ingredients
- 3 , 6 ounce
- 2.25 cups water
- 1 , 16 ounce
- 1 , 8 ounce
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Combine tomato paste, water, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and basil in a large saucepan over medium heat; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer while preparing meatballs, 15 minutes.
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2
Combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl; form into 1-inch balls.
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3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Add meatballs; brown on all sides. Transfer meatballs to simmering tomato sauce; cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into meatball centers reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes.
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4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts
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