ingredients
3 1/2 ounces oil-packed dried tomatoes, well-drained (3/4 cup)
3 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs
1 1/2 pounds ground uncooked chicken
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
White Sauce for Meatballs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream or whole milk
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a food processor, pulse the dried tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the bread crumbs and pulse to combine.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add chicken, ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, parsley, thyme, oregano, and marjoram. Combine until uniform in appearance. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each).
Place in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Brush with olive oil. Bake for 16 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F).
White Sauce for Meatballs
In a medium saucepan combine flour and butter over medium-high heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes until it turns blonde.
Add the chicken broth, cream, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in parsley.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 47, Fat, total (g) 3, chol. (mg) 26, sat. fat (g) 1, carb. (g) 1, Monounsaturated fat (g) 1, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 0, Trans fatty acid (g) 0, fiber (g) 0, sugar (g) 0, pro. (g) 4, vit. A (IU) 67.02, vit. C (mg) 2.34, Thiamin (mg) 0.02, Riboflavin (mg) 0.07, Niacin (mg) 1.04, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.1, Folate (µg) 2.51, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0.13, sodium (mg) 46, Potassium (mg) 131, calcium (mg) 14, iron (mg) 0.42, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet