London - Arabstoday
500g lean chicken mince
1/2 cup fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
3 spring onions, finely chopped
1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped (optional)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
olive oil spray
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups risoni (rice-shaped pasta)
2 cups reduced-salt chicken or vegetable stock
400g can diced tomatoes
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
Step 1 Combine chicken, breadcrumbs, spring onions, chilli and half the garlic in a bowl. Season with pepper. Roll tablespoon quantities of mixture into balls.
Step 2 Place a medium heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Spray meatballs with oil. Add half the meatballs to pan and cook, turning occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, until browned. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining meatballs, then set meatballs aside.
Step 3 Add red onion to pan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in risoni and cook for a further minute or until well combined. Pour over combined remaining garlic, stock, tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to the boil.
Step 4 Reduce heat to low. Arrange meatballs over pasta. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 25 minutes, until pasta is tender and meatballs cooked through. Stir in parsley just before serving.