Ingredients
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Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 kg chicken mince
- 1 cup (40 grams) fresh breadcrumbs, soaked in a 1/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (125 grams) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- sea salt and pepper, to season
Basil Pistachio Pesto:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) pistachios
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) parmesan, grated
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 500 grams spaghetti, cooked according to packet instructions reserving 1 cup of cooking water
Instructions
To make the Chicken Meatballs:
- Place the mince, breadcrumbs, eggs, parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper into a large bowl and mix thoroughly to combine.
- Take 2 heaped tablespoons of mince and roll into rounds.
- Heat a little olive oil in a fry pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the meatballs are golden and cooked through. Set aside.
To make the Basil Pistachio Pesto:
- Place the basil, baby spinach, garlic, pistachios, parmesan, lemon juice and zest into the bowl of a food processor. Blitz for 1-2 minutes or until finely chopped.
- With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and continue blitzing until thoroughly combined (scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary).
To Serve:
- Pour the pesto over the cooked spaghetti with a splash of the reserved pasta water and toss to combine.
- Top spaghetti with cooked meatballs, fresh basil leaves and a grating of parmesan cheese. Enjoy x
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American