Family-Style Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs

1. to make the meatballs, mix together the chicken, eggs, bread crumbs, parmesan and salt in a large bowl. with lightly moistened hands, form the mixture into 18 1 1/2 inch meatballs. 2. heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 6-8 minutes. 3. add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to the skillet. add the onion, garlic and basil; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften, 2-3 minutes. stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste; bring to a boil. reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, 10 minutes. 4. add the meatballs, cover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, 8-10 minutes longer. 5. meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to package directions, omitting the salt if desired. divide the spaghetti among 6 bowls, top evenly with the meatballs.