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Zesty Italian Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan Spaghetti

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Italian Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan Spaghetti

Tender chicken meatballs in a bright tomato sauce, served over a bed of al dente spaghetti with a sprinkle of Parmesan. A fun, family-friendly Italian twist on classic spaghetti and meatballs.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can canned crushed tomatoes
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • grated Parmesan for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.

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