little chicken meatballs

How To Make little chicken meatballs

• 1

  preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly oil a large roasting pan.
• 2

  Soak the bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl until it is absorbed. Lightly squeeze the bread crumbs. In a large bowl, mix the soaked bread, chicken, egg, cheese, pine nuts, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well with your hands
• 3

  Rinse your hands with cold water. Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls. It is important to make them all the same size so they cook evenly. Place the balls in the prepared pan.
• 4

  Bake meatballs until lightly browned and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. You can make these a day ahead of time. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• 5

  In a large skillet, bring the tomato sauce to a simmer. Add the meatballs and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little water if the sauce is very thick. Serve hot, with a sprinkle of parsley. Serves eight.
• 6

  Tomato sauce: one small onion, chopped one garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil one can Italian style crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces two fresh basil leaves, torn into bits salt and pepper in a medium pan, cook the onion and garlic in the oil over medium heat until tender and Golden, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until the sauce is thickened. Serve hot with meatballs, pasta, egg plant, etc. This sauce can be made up to three days ahead of time. Cover and store in refrigerator. The sauce can also be frozen. Makes about 3 cups.
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