Vodka Pasta with Mini Chicken Meatballs

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1. 1

   Schritt 1. Render the pancetta

   Place the pancetta in a pan with a little olive oil and let the fat slowly render.

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2. 2

   Schritt 2. Saute the onion

   Add more olive oil and saute the chopped onion until translucent.

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3. 3

   Schritt 3. Cook off the vodka

   Add the vodka and cook off the alcohol.

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4. 4

   Schritt 4. Add tomato paste

   Add the tomato paste and mix well.

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5. 5

   Schritt 5. Simmer the passata

   15 Min.

   Add the passata, season with salt and pepper and let the sauce cook on medium-low heat.

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   Schritt 6. Mix the chicken

   In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano and parsley and mix well.

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   Schritt 7. Roll the meatballs

   Wet your hands and roll small portions of the chicken mixture into round, smooth mini meatballs.

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8. 8

   Schritt 8. Finish the sauce

   Add fresh basil and heavy cream to the sauce and mix, then stir in Parmigiano Reggiano and chopped parsley.

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9. 9

   Schritt 9. Sear the meatballs

   In a pan with a little olive oil, sear the meatballs until a slightly golden crust appears.

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10. 10

    Schritt 10. Simmer meatballs in sauce

    10 Min.

    Add the mini meatballs to the sauce and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

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11. 11

    Schritt 11. Cook the pasta

    Cook the lumache pasta in boiling water until done.

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12. 12

    Schritt 12. Combine pasta and sauce

    Transfer the pasta to the sauce and mix well until every piece is coated, adding more Parmigiano Reggiano and parsley.

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13. 13

    Schritt 13. Serve with vodka sauce

    Serve hot, spooning extra sauce over the top and sprinkling with Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh parsley.

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