PESTO MEATBALL BAKE
A tasty recipe that is streamlined for easy cooking and cleanup.
Provided by DAWN2006
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pesto Pasta Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Bring 3 quarts water and beef bouillon to a boil in a large pot.
- Meanwhile, mix beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl. Form into 16 meatballs.
- Drop penne into the boiling water; cook for 4 minutes. Add meatballs to the pot; cook until penne is tender, about 8 minutes more. Drain penne and meatballs, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking water.
- Spread penne and meatballs in the prepared baking pan. Whisk pesto into the reserved cooking water and pour on top. Use 2 spoons to mix thoroughly. Spread mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and meatballs are no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 65.3 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 918.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
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Mckenzie Mathis
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different sauce.
Ranjana Bhandari
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The meatballs were a bit dry, and the pesto sauce was a bit too salty. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Riham Androun
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the meatballs were the best he's ever had. I think I'll try making them again with a different sauce.
Angel Chartier
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Abioye Oluwatimileyin
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I used a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and I added some chopped mushrooms to the meatballs for extra flavor. The pesto sauce was also delicious. I served the meatballs o
Arham ahmed
[email protected]I'm always looking for new meatball recipes, and this one did not disappoint. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was a nice change from the traditional tomato sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Nadeem Nadeemsial167
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The meatballs were delicious, and the pesto sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.
Amiira Amiira
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different sauce.
MD Shahin Hossain
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The meatballs fell apart, and the pesto sauce was way too oily. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making this again.
Xiluva Nkanyana
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The meatballs were a bit dry, and the pesto sauce was a bit too salty. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Mohammad Hasan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the meatballs were the best he's ever had. I think I'll try making them again with a different sauce.
Brittany Lee Jordan
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
NEERMAS KHAN
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of the pesto and the meatballs. It's the perfect comfort food.
Ramesh Balkaran
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of meat, and I've also changed up the vegetables. It's always delicious, and it's a great way to use up leftovers.
leela Flomo
[email protected]This was my first time making meatballs, and they turned out perfectly! The recipe was easy to follow, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce, and they were a hit with my guests.
Milana Lenaerts
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the pesto sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Tarik Aziz
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it was still delicious. I also added some chopped spinach to the meatballs for an extra boost of nutrients.
Christina Kounadini
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I'm so glad I did! The pesto flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and it paired perfectly with the meatballs. I'll definitely be making this again.
Faizan Baig
[email protected]This pesto meatball bake was a hit with my whole family! The meatballs were so juicy and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.