Lighter Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs
Soo…I had a baby! As I’m sure you can imagine, I’m sleep deprived, a ball of emotions and in a constant state of worriedness. (And apparently full of typos after re-reading this post.)But I’m also hopelessly, recklessly in love with this little munchkin…Theodore (Teddy) Thomas Leggio. Teddy was born December 18th, five days after his due date and he could not be more perfect. I mean, look at that face!
Recipe Ingredients
Meatballs
½ pound ground chicken breast
1 small onion, ¼ grated and remaining sliced thin + 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, divided
1¾ teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1¾ teaspoons salt, divided
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish.
½ egg, slightly scrambled
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
¾ pound whole-wheat spaghetti
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small green pepper, roughly chopped
½ cup red wine
6 ounces tomato paste
18 ounces water
1 teaspoon sugar