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Ingredients
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Chicken Meatballs
Rosa Sauce
Garlic Cream Sauce
Method
Chicken Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake the Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden on the outside.
Rosa Sauce
- 4
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Combine with Meatballs
Once the meatballs are done baking, gently add them to the rosa sauce and let them simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
Garlic Cream Sauce
- 7
- 8
Add Cream and Cheese
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 9