Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

500g ground chicken
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup spinach, chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Alfredo Sauce

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
300g spaghetti, cooked

Directions

Prepare Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, spinach, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape into meatballs.
Cook Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, cooking for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked through. Set aside.
Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes until thickened. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Combine: Add the cooked meatballs back to the sauce. Toss with the cooked spaghetti until well coated.
Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve warm!

Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 25 minutes
Total Time : 40 minutes
Servings : 4
Calories : 720 kcal

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