Saturday, April 18, 2009

SAUCY CHICKEN MINCE BALLS WITH SPAGHETTI


INGREDIENTS:
1kg skinless chicken breast fillets, minced
1 medium (150g) onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup (20g) grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (35g) breadcrumbs
1 cup cooked white rice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
500g wholemeal spaghetti pasta
cooking oil spray
2 medium (300g) onions, chopped, extra
1+1/2 cups (375ml) chicken stock
2x500ml bottles pasta sauce
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

METHOD:
Combine chicken, onion, cheese, breadcrumbs, rice and basil in a bowl, mix well.
Roll rounded tablespoons of mixture into balls, place on tray, cover, refrigerate 1 hour.
Add pasta to large pan of boiling water, boil uncovered, until just tender, drain.
Coat large pan with cooking oil spray, add extra onions and 1/4 cup (60ml) of the stock, cook, stirring, until onions are soft.
Add chicken balls to pan, cook covered, about 10 minutes.
Add remaining stock and sauce, simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
Add parsley, simmer uncovered, further 10 minutes.
Serve sauce with pasta, sprinkle with extra parsley and grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Serves 6.
Per serve: 605gfat.

Calories: 487.
Suitable if you have diabetes.

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