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Fusilli with Chicken Meatballs and Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce


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  • Author: JC Carter
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Tender chicken meatballs in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce tossed with fusilli pasta. A quick, satisfying weeknight meal.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 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

  1. Cook 16 oz (450 g) fusilli pasta according to package directions.
  2. 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.
  3. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
  5. Brown the meatballs on all sides.

For the Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat (300°F/150°C).
  2. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth and 1/2 cup (120 ml) whipping cream.
  4. Add 1/3 cup (55 g) chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 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