Description
Tender, flavorful meatballs infused with basil pesto and baked to perfection, offering a delicious twist on traditional meatballs that are both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Combine ground meat, pesto, parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, and pine nuts in bowl
- Season with salt and pepper, mix until well combined
- Form into 1.5-inch meatballs
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheet
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve
Notes
- Don’t overmix meat to maintain tenderness
- Toast pine nuts for enhanced flavor
- Use lean ground meat for healthier option
- Store in airtight container for up to 4 days
- Freeze for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg