Receta Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs #backtoschool #SundaySupper
Summer holidays are coming to an end and I’m already fretting over my daughter starting Middle School in September.I’ve heard parents moan about all the work the kids come home with and hope that its a smooth transition for her.While she starts Middle School, my son will start his First Grade and is very excited about it!He’s already counting the days and cannot wait to go full-time like BIG KIDS.That also means that starting September, I need to pack lunches for both my kids and I’m constantly looking for ideas.You are too? Well then, we’ve got over 40 recipe ideas for you that I’m pretty sure will come in very handy while planning out your weekly lunches in our back-to-school Sunday Supper.
When it comes to my kids’ favorites, there are certain foods that never fail like Spaghetti with meatballs.Since we don’t eat Beef, I always make meatballs using Chicken and it turns out great every single time.Plus there’s nothing like an authentic homemade sauce with carrots and celery that add so much flavor.I have to credit my sister’s mother-in-law for the recipe.She hails from Italy and cooks some of the best Italian dishes I’ve ever eaten.
My Chicken meatballs are absolutely delicious bursting with flavors from the garlic, oregano and parmesan cheese.Instead of breadcrumbs,I soak a slice or two of bread in water, squeeze out the excess and add them into the chicken mixture.The moisture keeps the meatballs moist and juicy.You can make the meatballs and the sauce in advance.The sauce lasts for a week in the fridge.Just heat the sauce and the meatballs in the morning,add the spaghetti and you have one amazing lunch option that’s healthy and delicious!My kids love it and so will yours!
Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs #backtoschool #SundaySupper
Ingredients
- Spaghetti-1 lb
- Sauce
- 1 Large Onion-chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves- finely chopped or crushed
- Carrots peeled and chopped-1/2 cup
- 2 Celery stalks-chopped
- Can of crushed tomato-13 oz
- Oregano-1 tsp
- salt and pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil-3 tbsp
- Chicken Meatballs-makes about 12-14
- Ground Chicken-1 lb
- 1tbsp grated onion
- 2 Garlic Cloves-crushed or grated
- 1 Egg
- 2 slices bread soaked in water
- Oregano-1 tsp
- Parmesan cheese-1/2 cup
- Salt
- chopped parsley
Instructions
Boil spaghetti according to the instructions.Reserve about 1/4 cup of the liquid and drain the rest.
Sauce
In a pot heat the olive oil and add the onions.
Saute for a minute or two and add garlic.
Saute for a minute and add the carrots and celery with some salt and pepper.
Add the crushed tomatoes.Add the oregano,salt,pepper and mix.
Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low for about 15 minutes until all incorporated.Add the reserved liquid to the sauce to thicken.
Your marinara sauce is ready.
Chicken Meatballs
Squeeze excess water from the bread and add them into a deep mixing bowl.
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Form into balls and shallow fry them in a little oil until slightly golden.
Add the balls into the sauceand cook for 10-15 minutes.Pour the sauce over the spaghetti.Sprinkle some fresh parmesan all over.
Enjoy.
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This event is hosted by Tammi from Momma’s Meals and Gwen from Simple Healthy Family and school lunches never looked this good!!
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