Summer holidays are coming to an end and I’m already fretting over my daughter starting Middle School in September.I’ve heard parents moan about all the work the kids come home with and hope that its a smooth transition for her.While she starts Middle School, my son will start his First Grade and is very excited about it!He’s already counting the days and cannot wait to go full-time like BIG KIDS.That also means that starting September, I need to pack lunches for both my kids and I’m constantly looking for ideas.You are too? Well then, we’ve got over 40 recipe ideas for you that I’m pretty sure will come in very handy while planning out your weekly lunches in our back-to-school Sunday Supper.
When it comes to my kids’ favorites, there are certain foods that never fail like Spaghetti with meatballs.Since we don’t eat Beef, I always make meatballs using Chicken and it turns out great every single time.Plus there’s nothing like an authentic homemade sauce with carrots and celery that add so much flavor.I have to credit my sister’s mother-in-law for the recipe.She hails from Italy and cooks some of the best Italian dishes I’ve ever eaten.
My Chicken meatballs are absolutely delicious bursting with flavors from the garlic, oregano and parmesan cheese.Instead of breadcrumbs,I soak a slice or two of bread in water, squeeze out the excess and add them into the chicken mixture.The moisture keeps the meatballs moist and juicy.You can make the meatballs and the sauce in advance.The sauce lasts for a week in the fridge.Just heat the sauce and the meatballs in the morning,add the spaghetti and you have one amazing lunch option that’s healthy and delicious!My kids love it and so will yours!
Ingredients
- Spaghetti-1 lb
- 1 Large Onion-chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves- finely chopped or crushed
- Carrots peeled and chopped-1/2 cup
- 2 Celery stalks-chopped
- Can of crushed tomato-13 oz
- Oregano-1 tsp
- salt and pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil-3 tbsp
- Ground Chicken-1 lb
- 1tbsp grated onion
- 2 Garlic Cloves-crushed or grated
- 1 Egg
- 2 slices bread soaked in water
- Oregano-1 tsp
- Parmesan cheese-1/2 cup
- Salt
- chopped parsley
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti according to the instructions.Reserve about 1/4 cup of the liquid and drain the rest.
- In a pot heat the olive oil and add the onions.
- Saute for a minute or two and add garlic.
- Saute for a minute and add the carrots and celery with some salt and pepper.
- Add the crushed tomatoes.Add the oregano,salt,pepper and mix.
- Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low for about 15 minutes until all incorporated.Add the reserved liquid to the sauce to thicken.
- Your marinara sauce is ready.
- Squeeze excess water from the bread and add them into a deep mixing bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Form into balls and shallow fry them in a little oil until slightly golden.
- Add the balls into the sauceand cook for 10-15 minutes.Pour the sauce over the spaghetti.Sprinkle some fresh parmesan all over.
- Enjoy.
This event is hosted by Tammi from Momma’s Meals and Gwen from Simple Healthy Family and school lunches never looked this good!!
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- Apple Muffins from Meal Diva
- Apple Oat Breakfast Cookies from What Smells So Good?
- Toast Three Ways from Foxes Love Lemons
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- Berry Nutty Bento from Ninja Baking
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- Chopped Shrimp Salad with Honey Lime Vinagraitte from The Weekend Gourmet
- Steak & Cheese Pockets from Momma’s Meals
- Turkey Pinwheels from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Back to School Sips
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- Good Morning Smoothies from Family Foodie
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- Brown Butter Peanut Butter Crispy Treats from The Texan New Yorker
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Soni, I want to dive right into that big beautiful plate of pasta there! Gorgeous photos of a delicious dish! I make my meatballs out of ground turkey or chicken – I rarely eat beef anymore. I think I actually prefer the poultry versions.
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Yum! Totally reminds me of my mom’s meatball dinners
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I’m ready for a plateful!
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Wow! Lots of changes/transition’s in Ms. Soni’s household. Undoubtedly with a good mother at the helm, your kids will sail through with ease…As for your recipe, thank you for another keeper recipe, Soni. As I don’t eat much meat…I usually turn to chicken when cooking for my parents or others…Again, many thanks. And Happy Autumn!
It’s awesome your son is excited to start school! I don’t think I ever was. Being excited is half the battle. I hope back to school goes well for both your kids.
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One of my favorite comfort meals- what a lovely and healthy adaptation!
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That is one beautiful plate of spaghetti! I’ve never used ground chicken for meatballs, but that is something I will have to try soon!
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Those meatballs sound incredibly flavorful. Great alternative to the normal spaghetti and meatballs dinner!
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yummy
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wow yummy
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wow delicious meatballs there
wow delicious meatballs there and chicken meatballs is my favorite
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Your meatballs look tasty and juicy! For sure, the kids will love this dish!
Julie
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WOW–your meatballs looks amazing. I have just switched my family to ground chicken and turkey. I found that they didn’t mind the change from beef. I will have to try your meatballs soon.
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This looks amazing! What a perfect dish for a busy night and great for leftovers for lunch!
This looks so amazingly flavorful. I could slurp down that plateful right now!!
Spaghetti and meatballs are such a classic – I love it for dinner, and leftovers are such a treat as well!
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I love that you use actual bread instead of just pre-made crumbs. I made a chicken meatball recipe too! I made mine with “zoodles but now I realllly want pasta 🙂
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Your pictures are making my mouth water! This sounds amazing from the meatballs to that hearty sauce! I’m sure this would go over with everyone!!
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Spaghetti and meatballs makes me weak in the knees – it’s my absolute favorite, but I hardly ever make it because I end up eating the leftovers for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and it’s not “lite.” I love the idea of lighter chicken meatballs! I’m definitely going to try this. Thanks!
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I could, very happily, eat a bowl of these chicken meatballs on their own…hot OR cold!
Oh, yeah! This is a meal my whole family would adore!! I love the tip about using bread instead of bread crumbs.
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