ZENB Penne Pasta with Ginger-Soy Chicken Meatballs

This low calorie, low fat ZENB Penne Pasta recipe is a great way to cook up a flavorful dish for you and your family. Not only will you enjoy the flavor, you will also get in a good source of protein and vitamin A. Enjoy your ZENB Pasta!

• 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled, finely grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon sriracha
• 1-1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 pound lean ground chicken
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
• vegetable oil spray
• 12 ounces ZENB Yellow Pea Penne Pasta, uncooked
• 6 cups loosely packed baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil and sriracha in liquid measuring cup.

Combine 2 tablespoons soy mixture, chicken and half the green onions in large bowl. Mix well until combined. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment. Spray meatball slightly with vegetable oil spray. Bake 13-15 minutes, or until done (165°F).

Meanwhile, cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package, adding spinach during last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water; drain and return to pot. Mix pasta gently with remaining soy mixture and pasta water. Serve pasta and meatballs garnished with sesame seeds and remaining green onions.