Description
Tender chicken meatballs in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce tossed with fusilli pasta. A quick, satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 16 oz (450 g) fusilli pasta
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground chicken
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp basil
- 1/4 cup (30 g) unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whipping cream
- 1/3 cup (55 g) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
For the Pasta and Meatballs
- Cook 16 oz (450 g) fusilli pasta according to package directions.
- In a bowl, combine 1 lb (450 g) lean ground chicken, 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) salt, 1/4 tsp (0.6 g) pepper, 1/4 tsp (0.3 g) dried oregano, 1 tbsp (2 g) finely chopped basil, 1/4 cup (30 g) unseasoned bread crumbs, and 1 egg white.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- Brown the meatballs on all sides.
For the Sauce
- Melt 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat (300°F/150°C).
- Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth and 1/2 cup (120 ml) whipping cream.
- Add 1/3 cup (55 g) chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked pasta and meatballs with the sauce.
Notes
- For richer flavor, sauté the minced garlic in the butter for a minute before adding the chicken broth.
- To make ahead, prepare the meatballs and sauce separately and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Combine and heat through before serving with pasta.
- If you don’t have whipping cream, substitute with an equal amount of heavy cream or full-fat milk for a slightly less rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100