Sweet Italian Chicken Meatballs with Pasta and Zucchini in Vodka Sauce

Psalm 89:46-48

    [46] How long, O LORD? Will you hide yourself forever?

        How long will your wrath burn like fire? 

    [47] Remember how short my time is!

        For what vanity you have created all the children of man! 

    [48] What man can live and never see death?

        Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? Selah

An ej original recipe!

1 c Small bow tie pasta cooked al dente, reserve pasta water

1 small Zucchini, cut into small strips

Set aside

Ground Chicken Meatballs

1 lb ground white meat chicken 

1 shallot diced

1 t apple cider vinegar 

1/2 t salt and pepper

Pinch of red pepper flakes

1 t smoked paprika

1 t dried basil

1 t dried thyme

1 t dried oregano 

1 t garlic granules 

1 t onion powder

1/4 c panko

1/8 c Sauvignon Blanc

1 t olive oil

1/4 t ground Fennel seed

1/2 t brown sugar

1/4 c grated Parmesan 

Make meatballs and refrigerate 15 minutes.

Use 4 Meatballs for this dish and freeze others

Fry in olive oil and chop in small pieces.

Add Zucchini and cook 2 minutes.

Add vodka sauce.

Add ricotta.

Top with 2 cheeses

Vodka Sauce:

1 t clarified butter

1 t olive oil

1 small Shallot , diced

1 clove garlic, minced

Pinch red pepper flakes

14-ounce can diced tomatoes

1 c evaporated milk

1/4 cup vodka

2 T tomato paste

Make and set aside.

Add Pasta cooking water, for sauce consistency 

Add 1/4 c ricotta 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Add cooked Meatballs and zucchini.

Topping

1/2 c Parmesan 

1/2 c Mozzarella