"Zucchini Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Pasta Carbonara. The perfect late summer meets early fall back to...something...dinner!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound ground chicken
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1 zucchini, grated
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1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
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kosher salt and black pepper
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
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1 lemon, sliced and seeds removed
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2 tablespoon drained capers
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1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 cup fresh basil
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3 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten
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3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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1 clove garlic, grated
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1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
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3/4 pound spaghetti or bucatini pasta
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2 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature