Polpette di pollo al sugo di pomodoro

Ingredienti

• 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

Preparazione

1. 1

   To 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. 2

   Add 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. 3

   Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 cups of...: Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 cups of water, wine (if using) and seasonings.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat...: Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Wrap 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. 6

   Remove 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. 7

   In a bowl, place the chicken, egg, cheese,...: In a bowl, place the chicken, egg, cheese, and seasonings.

8. 8

   Squeeze 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. 9

   Mix well with your hands until the bread...: Mix well with your hands until the bread is blended into the chicken well.

10. 10

    The mixture will be quite moist at this...: The mixture will be quite moist at this time.

11. 11

    Using 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. 12

    Use up all of the chicken mixture in...: Use up all of the chicken mixture in this fashion.

13. 13

    Leave the pot partially covered, and simmer for...: Leave the pot partially covered, and simmer for 20 minutes.

14. 14

    Carefully stir the mixture, and then cook another...: Carefully stir the mixture, and then cook another 20 minutes.

15. 15

    Serve over your pasta of choice cooked al...: Serve over your pasta of choice cooked al dente with the meatballs served on the side.

16. 16

    Sprinkle some grated cheese on the pasta if...: Sprinkle some grated cheese on the pasta if desired.