Chicken & Parmesan Balls With Pappardelle Recipe

By Angela Casley
nzme
Enjoy this herby-flecked dish and its piles of pasta. Photo / Babiche Martens

Three words: Cheesy chicken pasta.

This satisfying pasta dish revels in umami mushroom notes and a generous sprinkling of cheese. Finish with finely chopped dill for additional fresh flavour.

CHICKEN AND PARMESAN BALLS WITH PAPPARDELLE RECIPE

Serves 4
Balls

400g chicken mince

½ onion, grated

1 clove garlic, grated

1 Tbsp lemon zest

1 egg

½ tsp salt and pepper

½ cup grated parmesan

1 Tbsp chopped dill

2 Tbsp oil, to cook
Pasta sauce

200g pappardelle

20g butter

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, grated

150g mushroom, sliced

1 cup cream

1 Tbsp chopped dill
  1. Combine the chicken, onion, garlic, lemon, egg, salt, pepper, parmesan and dill in a large bowl. Roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
  2. Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Cook the chicken balls for 4 or 5 minutes each side until cooked. Set aside.
  3. Cook the pappardelle according to the packet instructions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
  4. Heat the butter in a large frying pan while it cooks. Add the onion, garlic, and mushrooms, and cook slowly for a few minutes to soften. Add the cream and dill. Season, then toss through the pasta. Add a little of the pasta water if need be.
  5. Serve in bowls topped with chicken balls and a sprinkle of parmesan.

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