Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce Recipe
These Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce are a delicious twist on classic meatballs, featuring a creamy and flavorful Alfredo sauce with a hint of spinach. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Bake meatballs on a lined baking sheet for 15-18 minutes until cooked through.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream; simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped spinach; cook until wilted.
- Toss pasta and meatballs in spinach Alfredo sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or pork for the chicken.
- Feel free to add in some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread and a crisp green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: Chicken Ricotta Meatballs, Spinach Alfredo Sauce, Italian Recipe, Comfort Food