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Pesto Meatballs and Spaghetti

Sea Salt Savorings
Delicious, yet easy spaghetti and meatball dinner. This inexpensive dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, and you can even double the recipe and freeze half of the meatballs for later.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 18 meatballs
Calories 169 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 c italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 c basil pesto
  • 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 24 oz spaghetti sauce
  • fresh basil leaves to garnish
  • 1 lb spaghetti noodles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, basil pesto, parmesan cheese, pepper, and salt. Mix well.
  • Form mixture into 1 inch balls, and place on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Set cooked meatballs in a large skillet, and cover with pasta sauce.
  • Fill a large pot halfway with water and boil over high heat. Add noodles, and cook until al dente, approximately 10 minutes. 
  • Strain water.
  • Serve noodles with meatballs and sauce over it, or mix it all together in a large bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 252IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.