Pasta with meatballs (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 egg.
02 - 300g of ground chicken.
03 - 250g of small pasta (like orzo or shell pasta).
04 - 50g breadcrumbs.
05 - 500ml of stock.
06 - 50g grated Parmesan cheese.
07 - 2 diced zucchinis.
08 - 2 minced garlic cloves.
09 - 1 chopped onion.
10 - Fresh basil leaves.
11 - 150g cherry tomatoes, halved.
12 - Salt and pepper to taste.
13 - Olive oil.

# Instructions:

01 - Combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Roll into balls and sear in olive oil until browned.
02 - Cook the onion and garlic in the skillet. Toss in zucchinis and cherry tomatoes, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes.
03 - Toast the pasta in a pan, then slowly add stock, stirring often, for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
04 - Mix the cooked vegetables into the pasta, then gently stir in the meatballs.
05 - Serve warm and sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Adapted risotto technique using pasta.
02 - Small pasta shapes soak up broth just like rice.

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