Ingredients
Tomato Sauce-
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup yellow onions, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes, canned (San Marzano recommended)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Meatballs-
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 5 cups baby spinach, finely chopped (about 5 ounces)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Tomato Sauce-
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Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a medium sized pan. Add garlic and onion saute until onions are translucent, 3 minutes. Add tomato paste, stir to combine. Add tomatoes, salt and oregano stir and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
Meatballs-
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Preheat oven to 400F. Line a sheet tray with foil and lightly coat with oil and set aside.
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In a large bowl combine chicken, egg, garlic, chopped spinach, panko bread crumbs, milk, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
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Roll meatballs in 12 equal portions, about 1 1/2 inches, 2 to 3 tablespoons in size. Evenly space the meatballs on the baking sheet.
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Place pan in the center of the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
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Turn oven to broil and cook meatballs another 2 to 3 minutes, until the meatballs are golden brown on top. Serve meatballs with sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 103 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 285mg 12%
Potassium 171mg 5%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 1%
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1500IU 30%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 12%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 0.9mg 5%