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Recipes:
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
For the Pasta:
12 oz fusilli pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups fresh spinach
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup reserved pasta water
Directions:
In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Shape into small meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from
skillet and set aside.
Cook fusilli according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add spinach, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, cooking until wilted.
Pour in the heavy cream and reserved pasta water, stirring until combined. Add Parmesan cheese and mix until creamy.
Toss in the cooked fusilli and return the meatballs to the skillet, stirring gently to coat everything in the sauce.
Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 490 kcal per serving
Servings: 4
