Easy Chicken Meatballs Marsala (With Gluten-Free Option)

Whole Wheat Pasta topped with Meatballs Marsala.

 This healthy and simple recipe is one of my favorites.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dry bread or cracker crumbs (To make these meatballs Gluten-Free, use gluten-free crackers.)

3 tablespoons milk

1 1/4 pounds ground chicken or turkey

2 eggs

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro (or 2 teaspoons dried cilantro)

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

2 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 cups marinara sauce

2 tablespoons curry powder

10 ounces fresh spinach leaves

Method:

Mix first six ingredients. Form tablespoons of meat mixture into small balls and place on a sheet of waxed paper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs and set aside.

Brown several meatballs at a time and then transfer onto a plate.
 As needed, add additional oil to finish browning all meatballs.
Carefully wipe oil from skillet with paper toweling. Combine marinara sauce,
 curry powder and spinach in skillet. (It seems like a lot of spinach, but it does become soft and reduce in the pan.) Add meatballs. Cover and simmer for 7 minutes. 
Makes 4 - 6 servings

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Note:

These meatballs can be served on their own, or with a pasta of your choice. A crusty bread or garlic toast goes nicely with this dish. (If served with pasta, this recipe serves 8.)