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Orecchiette with Mini Chicken Meatballs (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Orecchiette with Mini Chicken Meatballs (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb orecchiette pasta
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp whole milk
1 tbsp ketchup
3/4 cup grated romano
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock, hot
4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
8 oz bocconcini mozzarella, halved
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions:

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, about 8 to 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, milk, ketchup, Romano cheese, and the salt and pepper. Add the chicken and gently stir to combine.
Using a melon baller (or a teaspoon measure), form the chicken mixture into 3/4-inch pieces. With damp hands, roll the chicken pieces into mini meatballs.
In a large (14-inch) skillet, heat the oil 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 over and brown the other side, about 2 minutes longer. Add the chicken stock and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tomatoes are soft and meatballs are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl and add the Parmesan. Toss to lightly coat orecchiette, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Add the meatball mixture, mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of the basil. Gently toss to combine. Garnish with the chopped basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	981.66 Kcal (4110 kJ)
Calories from fat	510.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	56.7g	87%
Cholesterol	270.83mg	90%
Sodium	1514.96mg	63%
Potassium	1182.38mg	25%
Total Carbs	61.75g	21%
Sugars	9.89g	40%
Dietary Fiber	4.52g	18%
Protein	64.13g	128%
Vitamin C	27.2mg	45%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	680.2mg	68%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	153.17 Kcal (641 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.85g	87%
Cholesterol	42.26mg	90%
Sodium	236.38mg	63%
Potassium	184.49mg	25%
Total Carbs	9.63g	21%
Sugars	1.54g	40%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	18%
Protein	10.01g	128%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	45%
Iron	0.6mg	23%
Calcium	106.1mg	68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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