Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, grated parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pappardelle according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add butter to the skillet, melt, then whisk in flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened; stir in parmesan until creamy.
- Combine the cooked pappardelle with the spinach and garlic, then stir in the creamy sauce. Add pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm, topped with the baked meatballs and additional parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
This dish makes excellent leftovers for a next-day lunch. Store meatballs and pasta separately to maintain texture.
