Main Dishes
Lover Midnights Protein Rich Low Sugar

Pesto Meatballs

Servings 4

Makes 15-18 Approx 3 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • ¾ cup Pesto, divided
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  1.  In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, 1/2 cup of pesto, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes with your hands until evenly distributed.
  2. Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch balls with your hands and place the meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 18 minutes, until browned, then remove from oven.
  4. While the meatballs are in the oven, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  5. Toss pasta with the remaining 1/4 cup of pesto, then top with the meatballs and garnish with parmesan cheese.

 

Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central Profile
Estimated per serving • Yields 4 servings
Calories

324

kcal
Carbs

3.3g

Daily Value: 1%
Total Fat

24.8g

Daily Value: 32%
Protein

22g

Daily Value: 44%
Calculation Accuracy
Based on 3 of 3 recipe ingredients calculated with USDA standard weight densities.