Pesto Meatballs

Pesto Meatballs

from thespruceeats.com
55 min
30 servings

These pesto meatballs are a real crowd-pleaser, made with ground beef, pesto, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and spices.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2/3 cup pesto
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 350 F and heat a small skillet with olive oil and butter over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Beat in pesto, cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper and mix well.

  5. 5

    Add beef and sautéed onions and garlic and mix gently but thoroughly with hands until combined. Form into 1-1/2-inch meatballs. Place on a cookie sheet with sides.

  6. 6

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 F.