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Pesto Meatballs Recipe

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Pesto Meatballs Recipe
  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings)
    Calories: 596
    Total Fat: 44 g
    Saturated Fat: 14 g
    Carbohydrates: 18 g
    Dietary Fiber: 1 g
    Sugar: 3 g
    Protein: 33 g
    Cholesterol: 133 mg
    Sodium: 906 mg
  • Total: 25 min
  • Active: 15 min

Discover the magic of pesto-infused meatballs! These juicy, herb-packed bites star pesto in every luscious layerstirred into the ground turkey mixture and simmered in a flavorful broth for an irresistible burst of basil and garlic. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe will have your kitchen buzzing with delicious aromas and your family raving for seconds. Let's get cooking!

  • 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

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  1. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup pesto, milk, and grated Parmesan until just combined. Roll into bite-sized ballsperfect for popping in your mouth!
  2. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs golden, then pour in chicken broth and remaining 1/4 cup pesto. Simmer until cooked through (about 10 minutes). Stir in heavy cream for a silky sauce that clings to every meatball. Serve hot and savor the flavor explosion!

Photograph by Mike Garten

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