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Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs

Mar-05-2016
Winola Peris
25 minutes
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
4 People
Serves
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ABOUT Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs RECIPE

Make these lean meatballs from scratch for a healthier wholesome meal option!

Recipe Tags

  • Non-veg
  • Easy
  • Festive
  • Italian
  • Main Dish

Ingredients Serving: 4

  1. For the Meatballs:
  2. Chicken Mince- 250 gm
  3. Sliced Bread- 5 slices, roughly crumbed with your hands
  4. Egg- 1
  5. Milk- 1/4 cup
  6. Onion - 1 small sized, finely cubed
  7. Garlic- 3 cloves, finely cubed
  8. Coriander- a bunch, finely chopped
  9. Salt to taste
  10. Black Pepper- 1 tsp
  11. Red chilli powder- 1/2 tsp
  12. For the Marinara Sauce:
  13. Onions- 2, finely cubed
  14. Garlic- 4 cloves- finely cubed
  15. Tomatoes- 2, finely cubed
  16. Tomato Puree- 400 gms
  17. Salt to taste
  18. Black Pepper- 2 tsp
  19. Sugar- 2 tsp
  20. Chilli Flakes- to taste
  21. Mixed Herbs- to taste
  22. For the Spaghetti:
  23. Store bought Spaghetti- 250 gm
  24. Water- 3 cups
  25. Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, place the chicken mince, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, red chilli powder and coriander and give it a good mix.
  2. Then using your fingers and palms, pull away little portions of the mince mix, and shape them into balls. Line the meatballs on a tray/plate, cover and place it in the freezer.
  3. In the mean time, place the spaghetti in a deep dish filled with salted water and boil it on medium heat for about 12-15 minutes, or until the spaghetti is tender yet not overcooked and mushy. Drain and leave aside.
  4. Fry the onions and garlic in a wide-bottom wok till its semi-soft. Add in the chopped tomatoes and salt and saute until the tomatoes are mushed up. Then add in the tomato puree, sugar, herbs, chilli flakes and pepper and bring the sauce to a boil.
  5. When the sauce is boiling, add in the chilled meatballs, reduce heat and cover. Allow the meatballs to cook through for about 25-30 minutes or until the meatballs are soft, succulent and perfect.
  6. When the sauce is boiling, add in the chilled meatballs, reduce heat and cover. Allow the meatballs to cook through for about 25-30 minutes or until the meatballs are soft, succulent and perfect.

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Winola Peris
Jun-25-2016
Winola Peris   Jun-25-2016

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