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What Kind of Pan Works Best?
Here’s a little trick I’ve learned over the years – line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. The rim catches any juices that might escape, and the parchment means absolutely nothing sticks. Some recipes call for a casserole dish, but I find a baking sheet gives the meatballs a nicer golden crust all around.
Recipe
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Chicken, Meatballs, Ricotta, Spinach, Alfredo
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: 425 kcal
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
2 pounds ground chicken
1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk ricotta works best)
½ cup grated Parmesan
¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Spinach Alfredo:
2 cups heavy cream
6 cups fresh baby spinach
½ cup butter (one whole stick)
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
A tiny pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
see next page
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