Tortellini with Peas and Meatballs

Tortellini with Peas and Meatballs

Tortellini with peas and Meat balls

For the meat balls 
(You can use the same recipe for burger patties too).
Chicken: boneless (250 gms)
Ginger/Garlic Paste: 1 tsp
Fresh Coriander: 2 tbsp
paprika powder: 1/4 tsp
Green chilli: 1
Black pepper powder: 1/2 tsp
salt to taste
Lemon juice: 1/2 tsp
Bread crumbs: 3 tsp
Egg: (1-2 tbsp)
Plain Flour: as required

Method:
1. Dry the chicken pieces and put them in the chopper along with ginger/ garlic paste, fresh coriander, salt, black pepper, lemon juice and paprika powder. Whiz till smooth.
2. Take the mixture out onto into a bowl and add bread crumbs and 1 tbsp of egg. Mix well. If the mixture feels sticky, add a bit of flour. Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
3. After an hour, make small meat balls from the mixture and fry them until golden.
(You can make patties from this mixture and shallow fry them and use them as burger patties for your burgers too!)
4. You only need about 4 to 5 meat balls per serving so make accordingly and refrigerate the remaining mixture. 

For the pasta:

Ingredients:
Pasta/ Tortellini: 200 gms
Cream: half cup
Salt
Crushed black pepper: 1/2 tsp
Boiled peas: 1/2 cup
Black Olives: 5-6 chopped
Cheddar cheese: grated: 4 tbsp
Oregano
Oil: 2 tbsp

1. Boil the pasta/tortellini according to instructions. Set aside.
2. In a pan, take 2 tbsp of oil, saute the boiled peas and olives, for a minute. Add the cream and stir. Add salt and black pepper. Mix well and add the cheese. Then add tortellini/pasta. Mix well to coat the pasta. Add the meat balls and mix once. 
3. Take out in a serving plate and sprinkle with some oregano. Serve hot.