ORECCHIETTE WITH MINI CHICKEN MEATBALLS
From Giada De Laurentiis on the Today Show, with a couple of modifications. Prep and cooking times are estimates, but I find that from start to finish I need about 1.5-2hrs to make this dish. Also, I have found the meatball mixture to be too wet when using 2 eggs, but my mom never has trouble with that, so I put a step into the directions to use 1, mix, and check to see if it's too dry before adding the second egg. If you make this earlier in the day, place in a 150-200* F oven and hold for up to 3 hours. The mozzarella gets all melty and delicious. (FYI, any size of mozzarella balls are fine, so long as it's 8oz of fresh mozzarella. I've used bocconcini, 8oz balls, ovoline, and ciliegine.) The prep is a bit intensive (mostly getting the meatballs together and made). This is a popular enough dish in our house that I now make the meatballs ahead and freeze them. If making meatballs ahead, do not add the broth or tomatoes, just brown the meatballs, bag, and freeze. When I use frozen meatballs, I just defrost them, start a pan going with the broth and tomatoes, and then add the meatballs and continue from there.
Provided by EllenMoran
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Lightly beat one egg.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, egg, milk, ketchup, Romano cheese, salt, and pepper. If too dry, lightly beat and add second egg.
- Add the chicken and combine well.
- Using a melon baller (or a teaspoon measure) to scoop up the mixture, roll the seasoned chicken into ¾-inch mini meatballs.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook without moving until brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn the meatballs and brown the tops, about 2 minutes longer.
- Add the chicken broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil, using a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the tomatoes are soft and the meatballs are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl and add ½ cup of the Parmesan. Toss to coat the orecchiette lightly, adding some of the reserved pasta water to help make a sauce.
- Add the meatball mixture, bocconcini, and ½ cup of the basil and combine. Garnish with the remaining ½ cup of Parmesan and the remaining basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 142.1, Sodium 972.9, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 41.4
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Orquidia Acanda
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the orecchiette is the perfect pasta to soak up all the delicious sauce.
mike sandra
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken meatballs are lean and flavorful, and the orecchiette is a good source of fiber.
Tobias Curtis
[email protected]I love the combination of the chicken meatballs and the orecchiette. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I always enjoy.
Ashley Callaghan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Nki Issa
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the orecchiette is cooked to perfection.
Ofentse Malobola
[email protected]This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. The meatballs are so tender and the orecchiette is the perfect pasta to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Aaron Valdie
[email protected]I made this recipe for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! She said it reminded her of the orecchiette she used to make when she was a child.
salmaan Official
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it. I usually double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Adalis Garcia
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the meatballs are always so moist and flavorful. I usually serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.
Samuel Victory
[email protected]This was my first time making orecchiette and it was surprisingly easy. The meatballs were also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Rayhan Alii
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the orecchiette is the perfect pasta for this dish.
Skunkman88
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the combination of the chicken meatballs and the orecchiette. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Billie
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the orecchiette. I highly recommend this recipe.
Pratibha Bhatt
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the orecchiette cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.