Penne and Meatballs with Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

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Penne and Meatballs with Red Pepper Sauce

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Ingredients:

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1 lb ground chicken
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp instant minced garlic
1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 large sweet red pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or 1 1/2 cup water
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 tsp instant minced garlic
1 (12 oz) can fat-free evaporated milk
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp dry sherry (optional)
1 dash hot pepper sauce (optional)
salt and pepper
10 oz penne pasta

Directions:

Cook penne pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse, and keep warm.
In a bowl, combine chicken, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, garlic, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper.
Mix and shape into 1 inch meatballs.
Spray a non-stick skillet and lightly brown meatballs, about 10 minutes.
(NOTE: YOU CAN ROAST RED PEPPER IN 425F OVEN FOR 20 MINUTES IF DESIRED. REMOVE SEEDS AND SKIN BEFORE USING. THIS STEP IS OPTIONAL) Seed red pepper and quarter; place in blender with chicken broth; pulse until pepper is pureed.
Add blender contents to skillet with garlic and green onion; simmer, UNCOVERED, 15 minutes or until liquid is REDUCED BY HALF.
Remove meatballs to a plate.
In blender, combine evaporated milk and flour; buzz until blended.
Add evaporated milk to skillet and whisk until contents of skillet come to a boil; continue to cook 1-2 minutes.
Add dry sherry and hot pepper sauce if desired, and salt and pepper to taste.
Return meatballs to pan.
Serve over hot penne pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	234.91 Kcal (984 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.61g	15%
Cholesterol	92.28mg	31%
Sodium	594.36mg	25%
Potassium	535.41mg	11%
Total Carbs	15.51g	5%
Sugars	3.46g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.26g	13%
Protein	17.39g	35%
Vitamin C	40.3mg	67%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	52.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	89.67 Kcal (375 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.67g	15%
Cholesterol	35.23mg	31%
Sodium	226.88mg	25%
Potassium	204.38mg	11%
Total Carbs	5.92g	5%
Sugars	1.32g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	13%
Protein	6.64g	35%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	67%
Iron	0.6mg	9%
Calcium	20.1mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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