Recipes
BASIL PESTO MEATBALLS
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
6 heaping tsp basil pesto (we used Del Mano )
¾ cup breadcrumbs or wheatgerm
1 egg
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Few dashes of Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp pepper sauce (optional)
¼ cup milk
½ cup Parmesan cheese
Cooking spray
Directions
- Place meat in a large bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Mix just until all the ingredients are incorporated. Let marinate in refrigerator for at least half hour. Remove when ready to cook.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Rub a little olive oil on palm of hands and form the meat into even sized meatballs, placing them on the prepared tray.
- Bake in preheated oven and cook for approximately 15 – 20 minutes depending on the size of the meatballs. Remove and serve as desired. Suggestions as an appetizer or in a sauce with pasta.
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