Classic Pesto Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs ground beef
1 small finely chopped onion
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, finely diced
1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

Combine ground beef, onion, pepper, pesto, bread crumbs, ricotta, salt and pepper; mix well. Roll meatballs into 1 1/2 -inch balls and freeze or cook.
Saute: saute meatballs on the stove with 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat (taking care not to overcrowd the pan). Turn frequently to brown on all sides, until cooked through. Small meatballs will take 8-10 minutes.
Bake: bake meatballs in a 350 oven in a glass baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Small meatballs will take 25 minutes.
Grilled: freeze meatballs for 20 minutes, then skewer them close together on prepared kabob sticks and GRILL over medium-high heat on oiled grates, turning occasionally until cooked through. Small meatballs will take about 10 miutes.
Freezing: Place rolled meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer to plastic storage containers or heavy-duty resealable bags, label and freeze for up to a month.
Note: If the prepared pesto you buy is salty, reduce the kosher salt in this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	393.12 Kcal (1646 kJ)
Calories from fat	243.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.08g	42%
Cholesterol	102.11mg	34%
Sodium	580.84mg	24%
Potassium	513.1mg	11%
Total Carbs	4.9g	2%
Sugars	1.39g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	3%
Protein	32.52g	65%
Vitamin C	20.9mg	35%
Iron	8.1mg	45%
Calcium	130.5mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	181.43 Kcal (760 kJ)
Calories from fat	112.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.5g	42%
Cholesterol	47.12mg	34%
Sodium	268.06mg	24%
Potassium	236.8mg	11%
Total Carbs	2.26g	2%
Sugars	0.64g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	3%
Protein	15.01g	65%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	35%
Iron	3.7mg	45%
Calcium	60.2mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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