Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Finely chop the spinach and garlic, and gather all meatball ingredients in one bowl.
Making Meatballs
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped garlic, chopped onion, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop out portions and roll them into 1-1.5 inch balls.
- Place formed meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even spacing.
Baking and Sauce Preparation
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While meatballs are baking, melt a tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté the remaining minced garlic until fragrant, then pour in the heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Once warm, add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add chopped spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Serving
- Gently place the baked meatballs into the Alfredo sauce, coating each one.
- Let them simmer for a minute before serving warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping sauce separate. For longer storage, freeze meatballs and sauce in separate containers for up to 3 months.