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- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups of your favorite tomato sauce
- A splash of olive oil for greasing
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and with a touch of olive oil, lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and oregano. It's best to get in there with your hands, now washed and rings removed, to mix—just like mamma used to do.
3. Once the mixture is well-mingled, gently roll it into balls, each about the size of a golf ball, and place them on the greased baking sheet.
4. Slide the meatballs into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until they're just beginning to turn golden and are cooked through.
5. Warm the tomato sauce in a saucepan, and once the meatballs are done, drench them in the sauce.
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