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Chicken Meatballs with Tomato & Basil Sauce (Hailey Bieber Meatballs) @italianfoodtherapy

Yields1 Serving

 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
 ½ cup cottage cheese
 1 egg
 ½ cup regular breadcrumbs
 ¼ cup grated Parmesan
 1 tsp dried oregano
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 ½ tsp salt
  Black pepper
 Colavita Olive oil, for searing
 2 Colavita Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce boxes
1

Make the mixture: Combine ground meat, cottage cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

2

Shape: Form into small meatballs. The cottage cheese will make the mixture quite soft, which is what you want for a tender meatball.

3

Sear: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and sear, turning occasionally, until browned and lightly crisp on all sides.

4

Add the sauce: Pour the Colavita Tomato & Basil Sauce directly into the skillet with the meatballs.

5

Finish cooking in the sauce: Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the meat is fully cooked.

6

Finish: Top with fresh basil, Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.