Pesto Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients

Servings

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1 jar
(6.5 oz)

Basil Pesto

1 box
(16 oz)

Spaghetti

1 lb

80/20 Lean Ground Beef

1/2 cup

Breadcrumbs

1 cup

Beef Broth

1 cup

Grated Parmesan Cheese , divided

2 Tbsp

Fresh Parsley

1 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl soak the Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup) in water for 1 minute.

Step 3

Squeeze out as much water as possible and add the bread to the 80/20 Lean Ground Beef (1 lb) . Add ½ the Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) and season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) .

Step 4

Add Fresh Parsley (2 Tbsp) , mix everything together and form the meat into quarter-sized balls.

Step 5

Cook Spaghetti (1 box) according to package directions.

Step 6

In a large skillet, slowly cook meatballs in Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) for 3-4 minutes or until browned.

Step 7

Add the Beef Broth (1 cup) to the meatballs and reduce to medium heat.

Step 8

Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) and simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 9

Drain and toss the pasta with Basil Pesto (1 jar) , meatballs, and remaining Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup) .