Best Pesto Meatball Bake Recipes

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PESTO MEATBALLS



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Pesto does double duty in these yummy meatballs. Add some to the ground meat mixture, then simmer the meatballs in chicken broth and pesto for an extra herby kick.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the turkey with the breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup pesto, the milk and grated Parmesan; form into small balls.
  • Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until just browned, then add the chicken broth and remaining 1/4 cup pesto and simmer until cooked through. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened.

PESTO TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Ridiculously easy turkey meatballs ready in 30 minutes and full of flavor thanks to lots of pesto. My kids love these turkey meatballs and they're endlessly versatile, and I love how quick and easy they are to make.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
1 cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup basil pesto
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a sheet pan.
  • Combine turkey, bread crumbs, pesto, Pecorino Romano cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and mix with your hands until well combined.
  • Roll mixture into small, walnut-sized meatballs. Place onto the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 124.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 546 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

PESTO MEATBALLS



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Oven baked easy no mess meatballs. Enjoy with pasta and sauce. Or on a roll topped with pesto, sauce and cheese.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 24 meatballs, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs 80% lean ground beef (20% fat)
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly whisked
1/2 cup finely minced onion
1/2 cup pesto sauce (prepared or store bought or Pesto)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Grease a cookie sheet with spray.
  • Mix all ingredients together by hand and form into oversized golf balls.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, until no longer pink in the middle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 111.6, Sodium 176.1, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 21.3

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