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Chicken and feta meatballs from The 7-Day Basket by Ian Haste
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Nutrition Facts
Feta and chicken meatballs in lemon spaghetti
Amount Per Serving
Calories 787 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 190mg63%
Sodium 984mg43%
Potassium 1173mg34%
Carbohydrates 83g28%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 74g148%
Vitamin A 1185IU24%
Vitamin C 25mg30%
Calcium 444mg44%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Feta and chicken meatballs in lemon spaghetti

A new pasta dish to add to your repertoire. These lighter meatballs use lean chicken and feta to create extra crust and flavour.
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2
Calories: 787kcal
Author: Ian Haste

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 15 g basil leaves
  • 20 g chives
  • 80 g feta
  • 1/2 slice of wholemeal bread
  • 4 tsp olive oil, plus a splash for the spaghetti
  • 200 g spaghetti
  • juice from 3/4 of a lemon
  • 30 g parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 lemon cut into wedges
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  • Add the chicken breasts, half the garlic, three-quarters of the basil, salt and pepper, chives, feta and bread to a blender and mix into a rough mince (don’t overmix and add a dash of oil if sticking).
  • Take the mixture and roll into small balls around a ping-pong ball size. Add the oil and chicken meatballs to a heated frying pan and cook for about 10 minutes, turning regularly to get an even colour and cook all the way through. Remove and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to a pan of boiling salted water and cook until al dente. Drain (reserving a little of the cooking water) and add to the frying pan over a high heat with a splash of oil and the lemon juice, the rest of the garlic and chopped basil. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce, then add half the grated Parmesan.
  • Serve the spaghetti with the meatballs, lemon wedges and a scattering of the remaining grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 787kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 984mg | Potassium: 1173mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1185IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 444mg | Iron: 3mg