- 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
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 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.
3. Bake Meatballs:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.
4. 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.
5. Finish Sauce:
- Add chopped spinach to the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and cook until spinach is wilted.
6. Serve:
- Serve meatballs over cooked pasta, topped with spinach Alfredo sauce.
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce!
