Pesto Meatballs

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 25 min
  • Active: 15 min
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.
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Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix the turkey with the breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup pesto, the milk and grated Parmesan; form into small balls.
  2. 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.

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Martha P.

My family loves these!

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