Pesto and Marinara Meatballs
Serves : 2-4 people
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 30-40 minutes
Ingredients :
For Meatballs :
1 pound ground beef
1 cup pesto
2-3 cups marinara sauce
pasta noodles
olive oil
parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
For homemade pesto :
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/3 cup grated parmesan
1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions :
Thaw a pound of ground beef and break apart in a bowl Add a cup of pesto (homemade or store bought) and mix together with ground beef in the bowl
For homemade pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and parmesan in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. While mixing add olive oil slowly until emulsified
Using a cookie scoop, measure the mixture into meatballs and place in baking dish. Pour marinara over the top of the meatballs and bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes (or put them in the bottom of the slow cooker, covered in sauce for 6-8 hours on low)
While meatballs are cooking, heat water to a rolling boil and cook your favorite pasta. Drain and add back to warm pot. Add olive oil and salt and set aside.
Remove meatballs from the oven and scoop to serve over the pasta. Grate some Parmesan cheese over the top and enjoy!
