Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce.

 

Here is a nice Italian Recipe for when you NEED something different to eat.

INGREDIENTS:

For the Meatballs: 

1 lb ground chicken 

1/2 cup ricotta cheese 

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

1 egg 

1/2 cup breadcrumbs 

2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

 For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce: 

2 tablespoons butter 

1 clove garlic, minced 

1 cup heavy cream 

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 

Salt and pepper to taste 

Additional: 

Cooked pasta, for serving instructions

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). 

Make Meatballs: 

In a bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. 

Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

 Bake Meatballs: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.

 Prepare Sauce: 

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. 

Sauté garlic until fragrant. 

Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. 

Finish Sauce: 

Add chopped spinach to the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and cook until spinach is wilted. 

Serve: Serve meatballs over cooked pasta, topped with spinach Alfredo sauce.

ENJOY!