Any Italian will tell you: Homemade meatballs are a must, Chef! Chicken mince meatballs – with a hidden surprise in the middle – are fried to golden perfection. Plated on a bed of penne pasta, which is covered in a freshly made tomato sauce and topped with these fried flavourbombs. Garnished with crumblings of creamy feta.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMINCE
In a bowl, combine the mince, ½ the Onion (to taste), and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Stuff each meatball with a cube of feta. Set aside.
MAKE THE MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
TASTY Tomato SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the remaining Onion until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the Garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, the NOMU spice blend, 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and mix through the Spinach.
LOOK AT THAT!
Dish up the pasta, and top with the Tomato sauce, and the stuffed meatballs. Crumble over any remaining feta.
AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMINCE
In a bowl, combine the mince, ½ the Onion (to taste), and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Stuff each meatball with a cube of feta. Set aside.
MAKE THE MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
TASTY Tomato SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the remaining Onion until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the Garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, the NOMU spice blend, 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and mix through the Spinach.
LOOK AT THAT!
Dish up the pasta, and top with the Tomato sauce, and the stuffed meatballs. Crumble over any remaining feta.
AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMINCE
In a bowl, combine the mince, ½ the Onion (to taste), and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Stuff each meatball with a cube of feta. Set aside.
MAKE THE MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
TASTY Tomato SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the remaining Onion until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the Garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, the NOMU spice blend, 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until thickened, 12-15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and mix through the Spinach.
LOOK AT THAT!
Dish up the pasta, and top with the Tomato sauce, and the stuffed meatballs. Crumble over any remaining feta.
AL DENTE PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
MMMINCE
In a bowl, combine the mince, ½ the Onion (to taste), and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Stuff each meatball with a cube of feta. Set aside.
MAKE THE MEATBALLS
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
TASTY Tomato SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the remaining Onion until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the Garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, the NOMU spice blend, 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until thickened, 12-15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and mix through the Spinach.
LOOK AT THAT!
Dish up the pasta, and top with the Tomato sauce, and the stuffed meatballs. Crumble over any remaining feta.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R164.79
for 4 servings · R41.20 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Danish-style Feta needs 120 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 15% of packR15.00
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Spinach needs 200 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 57% of packR11.42
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Free-range Chicken Mince needs 600 gFree Range Chicken Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R129.99 · 60% of packR77.99
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Penne Pasta needs 400 gPenne Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 80% of packR18.39
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Cooked Chopped Tomato needs 400 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 27% of packR12.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Chicken & Feta Bites?
The preparation time for Chicken & Feta Bites with spinach is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Chicken & Feta Bites with spinach?
The total time required to make Chicken & Feta Bites with spinach is between 35 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Chicken & Feta Bites provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Chicken & Feta Bites?
Chicken, Chicken Mince, Feta, Garlic, NOMU Spice Blend, Onion, Penne Pasta, Spinach, Tomato
What is the nutritional information of Chicken & Feta Bites?
Calories: 841, Carbs: 105 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 50.4 grams, Sugar: 15.8 grams, Salt: 1494 grams
How do I prepare Chicken & Feta Bites?
LOOK AT THAT!: Dish up the pasta, and top with the tomato sauce, and the stuffed meatballs. Crumble over any remaining feta. TASTY TOMATO SAUCE: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the remaining onion until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, the NOMU spice blend, 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and mix through the spinach. MAKE THE MEATBALLS: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan. MMMINCE: In a bowl, combine the mince, ½ the onion (to taste), and seasoning. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Stuff each meatball with a cube of feta. Set aside. AL DENTE PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Chicken & Feta Bites?
Chicken, Chicken Mince, Feta, Garlic, NOMU Spice Blend, Onion, Penne Pasta, Spinach, Tomato
How many calories does Chicken & Feta Bites have?
841 calories
How much fat content does Chicken & Feta Bites have?
grams