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Creamy Meatballs with Alfredo Sauce – A Comfort Food Classic

Creamy Meatballs with Alfredo Sauce A Comfort Food Classic

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Chicken Meatballs
    Combineground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, and seasonings.Gently mix and form into small meatballs. Sear in a hot skillet until lightlygolden, then set aside.
  • Make the Alfredo Sauce
    Meltbutter in the same skillet, then sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavycream and let it simmer before stirring in Parmesan for a smooth, velvetytexture.
  • Simmer and Serve
    Returnthe meatballs to the sauce, letting them soak in the creamy richness as theyfinish cooking. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.