Cheesy Chicken Meatball Spaghetti

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this irresistible pasta favorite! Our Cheesy Chicken Meatballs Spaghetti feature tender, golden-fried chicken meatballs packed with gooey melted cheese, all tossed in a richly seasoned, savory DEL MONTE tomato sauce. Garnished with extra cheese and fresh herbs, this crowd-pleasing dish delivers pure deliciousness, making it an instant hit for family dinners and weekend gatherings!

Recipe Details

Category Pasta & Noodles

Serving 4

Cooking Time 41 minutes

Preparation Time 13 minutes

Ingredients

MEATBALLS:
200 g chicken, ground
1 Tbsp onion, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper, black
1/2 cup melting cheese, grated
1/3 cup oil, for frying
SAUCE:
1/2 Tbsp oil
1/2 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 Tbsp onion, white, minced
1/8 cup bell pepper, red, sliced into 1/8-inch strips
1/8 cup bell pepper, green, sliced into 1/8-inch strips
1 pouch DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce (250g)
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper, black
1 cup water
1 pack DEL MONTE Spaghetti (175g), cooked
1/2 cup cheese, grated

Cooking Tools Needed

Bowls , Colander , Measuring Spoon , Spatula , Casserole , Knife , Pan , Tongs , Chopping Board , Measuring Cups , Pot

Cooking Skills Needed

Deep-Frying , Frying , Mixing , Simmering , Sautéing

Directions

1.

Combine the ingredients for the meatballs. Get 1 Tbsp of the mixture and form into balls. (300sec)
2.

Pan-fry the meatballs and then set aside. (780sec)
3.

In a casserole, sauté garlic for 2 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers and sauté for another 3 minutes. Pour DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce, salt, pepper, and water then simmer for 5 minutes. Add the meatballs and simmer for another 5 minutes. (1200sec)
4.

Pour sauce over cooked pasta. Garnish with grated cheese. (180sec)

Lusog Notes

This recipe is high in protein that is needed for growth, development, and repair of body tissues. It is also high in niacin that keeps the digestive and nervous systems healthy.

Chef's Tips

When forming the meatballs, be sure that the cheese is fully covered with the chicken meat. When heated, the cheese will melt and will seep out of any hole in the meatball.

Recipe Reviews

Perfect for when you're craving something fancy but want to save money. The kids absolutely cleared their plates. Thank you for this quick and easy recipe! J. Dela Cruz