Pesto Spaghetti and Meatballs

Recipe

10 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 25MINS

Pesto Spaghetti and Meatballs

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7 ratings

As everybody’s favorite, Spaghetti pairs well with just about any kind of sauce. This is a fresh twist on a pasta family classic!

Pesto Spaghetti and Meatballs

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As everybody’s favorite, Spaghetti pairs well with just about any kind of sauce. This is a fresh twist on a pasta family classic!

25MINS

Total Time

$1.31

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

8

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

1 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

to taste

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

506

Fat

24.3 g

Protein

22.5 g

Carbs

46.4 g

Pesto Spaghetti and Meatballs

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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).

step 9 Drain and toss the pasta with Basil Pesto (1 jar), meatballs, and remaining Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup).

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