Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs With Penne And Kale

INGREDIENTS:

¼ pound ground skinless chicken breast

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup plain dried breadcrumbs

¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

¼ cup fat-free milk

1 large egg white

1 garlic clove, minced

½ teaspoon dried oregano

16 (1/2-inch) cubes part-skim mozzarella cheese

2 cups fat-free marinara sauce

½ cup water

8 ounces whole wheat penne

2 cups thinly sliced kale

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix together the chicken, ¼ cup of the Parmesan, the bread crumbs, parsley, milk, egg white, garlic, and oregano in a large bowl until combined well. Divide the chicken mixture into 16 equal portions. Shape each portion around a mozzarella cheese cube to form 16 stuffed meatballs.

2. Meanwhile, combine the marinara sauce and water and bring to a simmer in a large skillet. Gently add the meatballs; cover and simmer, turning the meatballs a few times, until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

3. Cook the penne according to the package directions, omitting the salt if desired, and adding the kale during the last 1 minute of cooking; drain.

4. Divide the pasta-kale mixture among 4 plates; top evenly with the meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan.

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Caribbean Grilled Drumsticks

INGREDIENTS:
¼ cup lemon juice

3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

2 large garlic cloves, crushed through a press

1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

8 (1/4-pound) skinless chicken drumsticks

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine the lemon juice, sugar, garlic, jerk seasoning, and salt in a zip-close plastic bag; add the chicken.  Squeeze out the air and seal the bag; turn to coat the chicken.  Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. 

Spray the grill or broiler rack with nonstick spray.  Preheat the grill to medium or preheat the broiler. 

Transfer the chicken from the bag to the grill rack; discard the marinade.  Grill or broil the chicken 5 inches from the heat, 10 minutes.  Turn the chicken and grill or broil until an instant-read thermometer inserted in a drumstick registers 165⁰F, about 5 minutes longer.