If I’m making spaghetti and meatballs, this is the one my family asks for. Made with tender chicken meatballs that are simmered in a creamy marinara sauce and the spaghetti gets tossed with the sauce and meatballs, and just soaks up all the flavors. Definitely a must try for dinner.
Creamy Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs 🍝
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
• 2 lbs ground chicken
• ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
• ½ cup finely grated Parmesan
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup milk
• ⅓ cup ricotta
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
Creamy Marinara
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 10–15 fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 (32 oz) jar Rao’s marinara
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 lb spaghetti
• ½ cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• Parmesan + parsley, for serving
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