Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Tomato Basil Alfredo Sauce

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Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Mix Meatball Ingredients:

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined but be careful not to overmix.

Step 4

Form Meatballs:

Step 5

Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

Cook Meatballs:

Step 7

For Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.

Step 8

For Frying: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 9

Prepare the Tomato Basil Alfredo Sauce

Step 10

Sauté Onion and Garlic:

Step 11

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 12

Make Sauce:

Step 13

Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the crushed tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.

Step 14

Season Sauce:

Step 15

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 16

Combine and Serve

Step 17

Add Meatballs to Sauce:

Step 18

Gently add the cooked meatballs to the tomato basil Alfredo sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the meatballs to absorb some of the sauce flavors.

Step 19

Serve:

Step 20

Serve the chicken ricotta meatballs with the tomato basil Alfredo sauce over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Step 21

Garnish:

Step 22

Garnish with additional fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Step 23

Tips:

Step 24

Meatballs: To ensure even cooking, make sure the meatballs are of uniform size.

Step 25

Sauce: For a richer sauce, you can add more Parmesan cheese or a splash of white wine.