Dive into this bowl of pasta and swim in all that creamy goodness.
Mushrooms are low in carbohydrates, high in fibre and are also an excellent source of B vitamins. Choose mushrooms that are firm, plump and free from bruises with no visible moisture on the outside. Avoid slimy or spotted mushrooms.
| For the Meatballs: | |
| 500 g | minced chicken |
| ½ cup | breadcrumbs |
| 1 teaspoon | mixed herbs |
| 1 teaspoon | chilli flakes |
| 1 cube | MAGGI® Chicken Stock Cube |
| 2 cloves | garlic |
| 1 | carrot, diced |
| 2 stalks | basil, finely chopped |
| For the Pasta: | |
| 250 g | spaghetti or linguine |
| 1 tablespoon | unsalted butter |
| 1 tablespoon | extra virgin olive oil |
| 3 cloves | garlic, chopped |
| 200 g | fresh button mushrooms, sliced |
| ½ cup | whipping or cooking cream |
| 2 tablespoons | chopped parsley (optional) |
| 1 cube | MAGGI® Chicken Stock Cube |
| 200 ml | water |
| ground black pepper to taste | |
| grated Parmesan cheese to serve (optional) |
1. Firstly, prepare the meatballs by combining all the ingredients together. Roll the mince mixture and form into balls.
2. Pan-fry the meat balls until golden brown for about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
3. You can now prepare the pasta. Add ¼ teaspoon of salt to a large pot of water and bring it to a boil. Cook the pasta in it according to the instructions on the packet.
4. When the pasta is cooked, drain and set aside. Toss it with a little olive oil to prevent the pasta from sticking together.
5. Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan. Sauté chopped garlic until slightly brown and then, add in the mushrooms and cook until tender.
6. Next, pour in cream, add in MAGGI® Chicken Stock Cube and water. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Season with ground black pepper, add chopped parsley if desired and give it a quick stir before turning off heat.
7. Toss in pasta, the chicken meatballs and coat with pasta sauce.
8. Divide pasta into individual plates, sprinkle with additional chopped parsley if desired and sprinkle a fine grating of Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Energy 409 kcal
Protein 24g
Fat 17g
Carbs 40g
6 pax
40 minutes 
