Description

Transform your boring meatballs and use ground chicken instead of the typical ground beef. Add seasonings, panko and Parmesan cheese to make some of the most yummy meatballs ever. Serve with your choice of pasta, seasonings, spinach and more cheese and y

Ingredients

• Baked Meatballs:
• 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 T. olive oil, optional, but makes meatballs more moist and yummy
• 1/2 t. garlic powder
• 1/2 t. onion powder
• 1/2 t. salt
• black pepper, to taste
• Garlic Herb Pasta:
• 8 oz. spaghetti, linguine, or cappellini
• 1 stick butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 t. lemon zest
• 3 – 4 oz. fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 c. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 c. reserved pasta water or white wine
• a squeeze of lemon juice
• salt and pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix all the meatball ingredients until well combined; roll into about 30 small balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes.