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October 28, 2013

RECIPE: Leyna's Savory Pumpkin Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs | @KitchenAidUSA #Ad

This is sponsored content in partnership with @KitchenAidUSA and Niche Parent Network & Conference. All opinions are my own.
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We are blessed to have a professional chef in the family and to have my sister, Chef Leyna, prepare our Thanksgiving Dinner this year. She also loves KitchenAid appliances! If we upgrade our kitchen this year, Chef Leyna will be serving us this savory pumpkin holiday dish.  Get this recipe below! Enjoy! 

(c) Leyna's Kitchen

Leyna's Savory Pumpkin Spaghetti 
with Chicken Meatballs Recipe


INGREDIENTS:
¼ c extra-virgin olive oil
1 whole yellow onion, finely diced
1 lb chicken meatballs, cooked (see recipe below)
2 ea garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 tbs tomato paste
1 c sweet red wine
1/4 c chicken stock
1/3 c roasted pumpkin puree (see recipe below)
1/2 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente
Kosher salt and black pepper
¼ c Parmesan, grated
2 tb extra-virgin olive oil
Micro basil


DIRECTIONS:
  • Heat a large, deep nonstick skillet over low heat. 
  • Add olive oil and onions to pan and cook until onions are translucent. 
  • Add cooked chicken meatballs, garlic and tomato paste and brown for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add red wine and reduce to half. 
  • Add chicken stock and reduce for about 7-10 min (or until thick). 
  • Add roasted pumpkin puree and nutmeg. 
  • Season to taste. 
Add hot cooked spaghetti to pot and cook for 1-2 minutes. Serve in bowl, top more sauce and meatballs, grated Parmesan and drizzle with olive oil. Top with micro basil.


CHICKEN MEATBALLS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb ground chicken
1 egg
½ c Parmesan cheese
½ c mozzarella, buffalo, rough chopped
½ c breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
4 tbs olive oil
4 tbs heavy cream

DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients into a bowl with a fork. Form mixture into 1-inch balls and cook on a non-stick pan with olive oil until brown.


ROASTED PUMPKIN PUREE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:
½ pumpkin, peeled and cubed
1 ea garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp sage, finely chopped
½ tsp nutmeg
4 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1 – 1/2 c chicken stock, hot


DIRECTIONS:
Combine pumpkin, garlic, sage, nutmeg, olive oil and salt and spread on baking sheet and roast at 400 degrees for 20 minutes until caramelized and tender.

Transfer to pot and add hot chicken stock and puree with hand blender until smooth. Season to taste. 


ENJOY! 
- Leyna's Kitchen


Disclosure: This is sponsored content in partnership with @KitchenAidUSA and Niche Parent Network & Conference. All opinions are my own.

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