Linguini with Roasted Vegetables and Tomato Basil Chicken Meatballs Recipe
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Linguini with Roasted Vegetables and Tomato Basil Chicken Meatballs

By: al fresco All Natural 
"Roasted tomatoes, asparagus, onion and tasty browned chicken meatballs are tossed with linguini, fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese in this quick, colorful and delicious one-dish meal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package al fresco® Tomato & Basil Chicken Meatballs
  • Cooking spray (extra-virgin olive oil with garlic)
  • 1 pint fresh red cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 pound asparagus, cooked and drained
  • 1 white onion, medium slice (1/8 inch)
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves
  • 8 ounces linguini pasta, dry
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Toss the cherry tomatoes, asparagus, onion and garlic with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, and 1 tsp of the black pepper, spread on the sheet pan, and roast for 10 - 12 minutes. Stir half way, roast until nicely browned.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the linguini according to package instructions, and reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta liquid. Drain pasta and reserve, keeping warm.
  4. Prepare a large saute pan with cooking spray, and brown al fresco Tomato Basil Chicken Meatballs over medium high heat for 4 - 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, and toss together.
  5. Lower heat to medium, add remaining olive oil, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, 1/2 cup of the pasta water (add remaining 1/4 cup if needed), toss well.
  6. Serve immediately with crusty Italian bread.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 560 | Total Fat: 26.6g | Cholesterol: 70mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2011 by ggonder01   view full review
This is the second time I have made this and it was a huge hit with my family!! Absolutely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2011 by staciann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe. It was simple and delicious. I substituted green beans for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2012 by korilynne Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Unfortunately, we were not a fan of the meatballs in this. It was another one where I took...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2012 by MySweetCreations Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe is a keeper! The only major difference was I used steamed broccoli in place of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2012 by Daisy K Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was very good! I loved the asparagus in the dish. I cut the basil to 1/4 cup because my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2012 by Lindy_tx Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a very good and easy recipe. My husband was afraid it would be too spicy (he does...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2012 by Mrs. Chef Esh Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I could not find the Al Fresco chicken meatballs in my my grocery store, so I made my own with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2012 by SHORECOOK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF GOOD! We really enjoyed this recipe and look forward to having it often....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2012 by Valerie's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These meatballs are very good. I thought the overall taste of the dish was a bit bland for my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2012 by Lon   view full review
This is a wonderful dish! I added some peppers, mushrooms, cilantro and oregano seasoning. ...

 

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