Chickpea Meatballs Recipe: A Unique Variation of Spaghetti Meatballs

Ingredients

• 10 oz canned chickpeas
• 14 oz cooked spaghetti (from 7 oz dry)
• 1 medium egg (cracked and whisked)
• 1/2 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup coriander (finely chopped)
• 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour (divided to 2 tbsp and 1/2 tbsp)
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 tbsp Hunt’s tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups homemade tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
• 1/2 oz grated parmesan cheese