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italian meatballs in tomato-pesto-sauce

(6 ratings)
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Recipe by
Marion Wilting
@MiaInGermany

This is one of my favourite meatball dishes. We usually have it over oven roasted vegetables, but serve it as you desire.

(6 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For italian meatballs in tomato-pesto-sauce

  • 1 lb
    ground beef or mixed pork and beef
  • 1 tsp
    salt (or to taste)
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp
    italian seasoning (mixed herbs)
  • 1 jar
    tomato sauce (your favourite)
  • 2 Tbsp
    pesto

How To Make italian meatballs in tomato-pesto-sauce

  • 1
    Combine ground meat, salt, pepper and Italian herb mix in a big bowl, knead well.
  • 2
    In a pot, heat tomato sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Add pesto, stir well to dissolve and combine.
  • 3
    Form meat mixture into 1 inch balls and carefully drop into simmering tomato sauce as they are made, one by one.
  • 4
    As soon as all meat is used up, cover pot and let simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring well after about five minutes. If necessary, add some water.
  • 5
    Serve over oven roasted vegetables, cauliflower rice or pasta as desired.
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