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Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti

Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti

Cost $25, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Tomato Sauce

    • 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
    • 💧 2 ¼ cups water
    • 🍅 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    • 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    • 1 tablespoon dried basil

  • Meatballs

    • 🍗 2 pounds ground chicken
    • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
    • 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 🥚 2 eggs, lightly beaten
    • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1 (16 ounce) package whole wheat spaghetti

STEPS

1

Combine tomato paste, water, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and basil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer while preparing meatballs.

2

Combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl, and form into 1-inch balls.

3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Transfer meatballs to simmering tomato sauce and cook until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

4

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the spaghetti.

5

Serve meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

491

Calories

  • 42
    Protein
  • 66
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 To save time, make the tomato sauce and meatballs in advance and store them in the refrigerator.For a lower-carb version, serve the meatballs and sauce over zucchini noodles.Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or additional Parmesan cheese on top for enhanced flavor and presentation.