Description
Tender chicken meatballs are paired with fusilli pasta and coated in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that brings a sweet burst of deliciousness to every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta and Meatballs:
- 16 oz fusilli pasta (450 g)
- 1 lb lean ground chicken (450 g)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1.5 g)
- 1/4 tsp pepper (0.6 g)
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano (0.3 g)
- 1 tbsp basil, finely chopped (2 g)
- 1/4 cup unseasoned bread crumbs (30 g)
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp oil (15 ml)
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream (120 ml)
- 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (55 g)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25 g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Pasta and Meatballs:
- 16 oz fusilli pasta (450 g)
- 1 lb lean ground chicken (450 g)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1.5 g)
- 1/4 tsp pepper (0.6 g)
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano (0.3 g)
- 1 tbsp basil, finely chopped (2 g)
- 1/4 cup unseasoned bread crumbs (30 g)
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp oil (15 ml)
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream (120 ml)
- 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (55 g)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (25 g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Notes
- Meatball Formation: Wet your hands slightly when forming the meatballs to prevent the mixture from sticking.
- Sauce Thickness: If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a bit more chicken broth or pasta water.
- Serving Suggestion: Garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for an extra touch of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 400g
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg