Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

A lighter & healthier version of traditional meatballs in sauce.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (28 oz) Can Imported Tomatoes (Chopped or Strained)
• 1/4 Cup Red or White Wine (Optional)
• 1 (6 oz) Can Tomato Paste
• 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onions
• 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper
• Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil
• 3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
• 2 - 3 Cups Water
• 3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Slices Italian Bread Soaked In Milk
• 2 Teaspoons Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
• Salt And Pepper
• 1 Pound Dried Pasta Of Choice
• 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Or Pecorino Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To make the sauce, heat the oil in...: To make the sauce, heat the oil in a large saucepan, then cook the onions until soft.
2. 2Add the garlic, and cook until it is...: Add the garlic, and cook until it is fragrant, and next add the wine and cook until it has almost evaporated.
3. 3Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 cups of...: Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 cups of water, wine (if using) and seasonings.
4. 4Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat...: Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
5. 5Wrap the chicken breasts in plastic wrap to...: Wrap the chicken breasts in plastic wrap to protect them, and place them in the freezer until they are slightly firm to the touch, but not frozen.
6. 6Remove from the freezer, and using a sharp...: Remove from the freezer, and using a sharp knife, cut the chicken into tiny pieces, smaller than little peas.
7. 7In a bowl, place the chicken, egg, cheese,...: In a bowl, place the chicken, egg, cheese, and seasonings.
8. 8Squeeze some of the excess milk from the...: Squeeze some of the excess milk from the bread slices, and crumble this into the chicken mixture.
9. 9Mix well with your hands until the bread...: Mix well with your hands until the bread is blended into the chicken well.
10. 10The mixture will be quite moist at this...: The mixture will be quite moist at this time.
11. 11Using wet hands, form the chicken into golf...: Using wet hands, form the chicken into golf ball sized meatballs, and carefully drop them into the simmering sauce.
12. 12Use up all of the chicken mixture in...: Use up all of the chicken mixture in this fashion.
13. 13Leave the pot partially covered, and simmer for...: Leave the pot partially covered, and simmer for 20 minutes.
14. 14Carefully stir the mixture, and then cook another...: Carefully stir the mixture, and then cook another 20 minutes.
15. 15Serve over your pasta of choice cooked al...: Serve over your pasta of choice cooked al dente with the meatballs served on the side.
16. 16Sprinkle some grated cheese on the pasta if...: Sprinkle some grated cheese on the pasta if desired.