The Other Meatball

A great alternative to the typical spaghetti and meatballs...these chicken meatballs are sure to please! It starts with a simple tomato sauce (like the one below or the previously posted KooBoo Basic Tomato Sauce) and compliments just about any noodle. 

Simple Tomato Sauce

2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Medium Red Onion (Diced)
1 tsp. Salt
3 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
2 Bay Leaves
1 Fresh Basil Bunch (Chopped)
Pinch of Red Chili Flakes
2 28 oz. Cans of Whole Peeled Tomatoes
Salt and cracked pepper (To Taste)

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and salt and sauté until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic, bay leaves, red chili flake and half of the basil. Sauté for 5 more minutes and flavors have had time to mingle. Add canned tomatoes and simmer sauce for 35-45 minutes. With a wooden spoon break up the tomatoes and add the remaining basil.

KooBoo Chicken Meatballs 

1 Small Red Onion (Finely Diced)
½ tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 oz. Mushrooms (Finely Diced)
3 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
8 Parsley Sprigs (Finely Chopped)
2 Eggs
1 lb. Ground Chicken
¾ - 1 Cup of Bread Crumbs
Olive Oil/Vegetable Oil (For Frying)

Heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and salt and sauté until soft and translucent. Stir in mushrooms and garlic and sauté for 5 more minutes. Remove from stove and add cooked ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Add parsley, eggs, chicken and bread crumbs. Mix well, and start forming your meatballs. Heat oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Add your meatballs and brown on all sides. Then add meatballs to the Simple Tomato Sauce (above) and simmer for 30-35 minutes to allow the meatballs to absorb some of the tomato sauces flavors.

Add a side of garlic bread, top with parmesan cheese and serve!