Spaghettoni with Pesto–Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

• Pasta

  • 3/4 lb (375g) spaghettoni
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 cup (250ml) chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) 35% cream
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper

• Meatballs

  • 1 lb (454 g) lean ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) store-bought pesto
  • 1/3 cup (75ml) breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • About 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour