SWEET AND TANGY BBQ CHICKEN MEATBALL PASTA

INGREDIENTS:

 12 OZ PASTA (ANY TYPE)

 1 LB GROUND CHICKEN

 1/4 CUP BBQ SAUCE

 1/4 CUP ONION (FINELY CHOPPED)

 2 CLOVES GARLIC (MINCED)

 1 TSP SALT

 ½ TSP PEPPER

 2 TBSP BUTTER

 1 CUP TOMATO SAUCE

 2 TBSP HONEY

 ½ CUP MOZZARELLA CHEESE (SHREDDED)

 FRESH BASIL (FOR GARNISH)

INSTRUCTIONS:

 PREHEAT OVEN TO 375°F (190°C).

 MIX GROUND CHICKEN WITH BBQ SAUCE, ONION, GARLIC, SALT, AND PEPPER. FORM INTO SMALL MEATBALLS.

 PLACE MEATBALLS ON A BAKING SHEET AND BAKE FOR 15-20 MINUTES UNTIL COOKED THROUGH.

 COOK PASTA AS PER PACKAGE DIRECTIONS AND DRAIN.

 IN A PAN, MELT BUTTER AND ADD TOMATO SAUCE, HONEY, AND ADDITIONAL BBQ SAUCE. SIMMER UNTIL COMBINED.

 ADD COOKED PASTA AND MEATBALLS TO THE PAN, STIR WELL TO COMBINE.

 TOP WITH SHREDDED MOZZARELLA AND GARNISH WITH FRESH BASIL. SERVE HOT AND ENJOY!