Swedish Chicken Meatballs with Cheese Tortellini in Tomato Sauce

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, allspice, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and heavy cream. Mix gently until just combined.
3. 3
   Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
4. 4
   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then remove from skillet and set aside.
5. 5
   Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. 6
   Pour in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7
   Gently place the browned meatballs back into the tomato sauce in the skillet.
8. 8
   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
9. 9
   While meatballs bake, boil the measured fresh cheese tortellini according to its actual package cooking time. No unlisted pan-frying oil is used.
10. 10
    Serve the Cheese Tortellini topped with the Swedish chicken meatballs and tomato sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.