Spaghetti and Parmesan Chicken Meatballs Recipe
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Category
Main Dish
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Cusine
American
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How to make?
Ingredients
2 tablespoon homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons powdered gelatin, optional
3 slices white bread
5 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for garnish
1 large egg
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, roughly chopped, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 medium cloves garlic, grated , divided
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided
1 pound ground chicken
1 medium onion, minced
3 cans crushed tomatoes
1 pound spaghetti
Directions
Pour chicken broth into a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin over the top. Let sit at least 5 minutes to soften. Place bread in a large bowl and moisten with milk. Stir in cheese, egg, parsley, half of the basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 clove garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes until combined. Heat gelatin mixture in microwave or in a small saucepan until melted and stir into bread mixture. Add chicken and gently mix with hands until just combined. Chill 10 minutes and then, using wet hands or a 1/4-cup ice cream scoop, form into 12 balls. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and tomatoes . Bring to simmer and cook 10 minutes to let flavors meld. Season to taste. Carefully nestle meatballs into the sauce and cover. Simmer until meatballs are just cooked through , about 10 minutes. Sprinkle in remaining chopped basil. Keep warm. Heat 3 quarts of salted water in stock pot over high heat. Add pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente . Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta. Return pasta to pot and toss with 1 cup sauce, adding pasta water if necessary to loosen. Serve, topping with meatballs, more sauce, and Parmesan cheese.