Roasted Garlic Chicken Meatball Pasta
Product used in this recipe:
Roasted Garlic Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 12 oz pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or your favorite)
- Roasted Garlic Chicken Meatballs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Creamy White Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sliced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and cook until wilted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the all-purpose flour to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour the creamy white sauce over the pasta and vegetables. Stir until everything is well coated.
- Gently add the precooked roasted garlic chicken meatballs to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the meatballs are heated through.
- Serve the Roasted Garlic Chicken Meatball Pasta hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.