16 INGREDIENTS 13 STEPS 30min

Asiago Spinach Chicken Meatballs

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4.6
5 Ratings
These asiago spinach chicken meatballs are so incredibly tender, moist and full of flavor. With the creamy pesto sauce and tender pasta, it is a complete home run. The best part here was that I got it on the table in just about 30 minutes!
Asiago Spinach Chicken Meatballs Recipe | SideChef
These asiago spinach chicken meatballs are so incredibly tender, moist and full of flavor. With the creamy pesto sauce and tender pasta, it is a complete home run. The best part here was that I got it on the table in just about 30 minutes!
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Welcome to Jeanie and Lulu’s Kitchen, a love letter to my two incredible grandmothers, both of whom I think about every time I’m in the kitchen.
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Welcome to Jeanie and Lulu’s Kitchen, a love letter to my two incredible grandmothers, both of whom I think about every time I’m in the kitchen.
http://jeanieandluluskitchen.com/
30min
Total Time
$2.71
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
US / METRIC
120 mL
plus more for finishing

Meatballs

20 g
Finely Chopped Fresh Baby Spinach
60 g
Freshly Grated Asiago Cheese
45 g
Seasoned Breadcrumbs
2 pinches
Truffle Sea Salt
1 dash
Worcestershire Sauce
1 dash

Pasta

100 g
Kale , firmly packed
6 cloves
Garlic , peeled
60 g
Freshly Grated Asiago Cheese
125 g
Walnuts , chopped
1 pinch
Truffle Sea Salt
22 mL
455 g
Fusilli Pasta
or Any Short Pasta
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
1168
FAT
67.9 g
PROTEIN
47.5 g
CARBS
98.6 g

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Ground Chicken (455 g) , Fresh Baby Spinach (20 g) , Asiago Cheese (60 g) , Seasoned Breadcrumbs (45 g) , Truffle Sea Salt (2 pinches) , Worcestershire Sauce (1 dash) , Sriracha (1 dash) , and the Egg (1) .
Step 3
Give it a thorough mix together with your hands.
Step 4
Take small handfuls of the mixture about the size of your palm and roll them into balls, then place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake the meatballs in the oven to bake for 20 minutes, until cooked through and slightly crisp on the outside.
Step 6
While the meatballs bake, prepare the pasta and pesto sauce. Place a large pot of salted water on the stove and bring it to a boil. When it is boiling pour the Fusilli Pasta (455 g) in and let it cook until just tender, about 8 minutes.
Step 7
Get out the food processor, and in the bowl combine the Kale (100 g) , Garlic (6 cloves) , Asiago Cheese (60 g) , Walnuts (125 g) , Truffle Sea Salt (1 pinch) , Olive Oil (120 mL) and Milk (22 mL) .
Step 8
Run the processor until the mixture is a creamy, paste like sauce.
Step 9
The meatballs should be done by this point, take them out and let them rest a minute.
Step 10
The pasta should also be perfectly done at this point. Before you drain it, reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and set it aside.
Step 11
Drain the pasta and transfer back into the pot it was cooked in. Spoon the pesto sauce all over it.
Step 12
Add the meatballs and reserved cooking water to the pot and toss gently to fully combine. Finish the dish with a big additional drizzle of olive oil.
Step 13
Scoop the pasta and meatballs into big bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
1168
% Daily Value*
Fat
67.9 g
87%
Saturated Fat
13.7 g
68%
Trans Fat
0.1 g
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Cholesterol
124.8 mg
42%
Carbohydrates
98.6 g
36%
Fiber
7.5 g
27%
Sugars
6.0 g
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Protein
47.5 g
95%
Sodium
1708.7 mg
74%
Vitamin D
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Calcium
377.6 mg
29%
Iron
5.8 mg
32%
Potassium
845.5 mg
18%
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