Mini Meatballs With Pasta And Apple Pesto Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Bow-tie pasta
- 2 c. Fresh basil leaves
- 1 x Granny Smith apple peeled, cored,
- Â Â and cut large chunks
- 1/2 c. Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 c. Walnuts
- 1 x Garlic clove
- 1 tsp Tabasco pepper sauce
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lb Lean grnd beef
- 1/2 lb Grnd turkey
- 1 lrg Egg
- 1/4 c. Dry seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 c. Club soda
- 1 Tbsp. Tabasco pepper sauce
- 1/2 c. Water
- 1/2 c. Roasted red peppers cut into strips
Directions
- In food processor or possibly blender, combine basil, apple, cheese, walnuts, garlic, Tabasco pepper sauce and salt. Gradually add in oil till mix is smooth.
- Prepare bow-tie pasta as label directs. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine grnd beef and turkey, egg, bread crumbs, club soda and Tabasco sauce till well mixed. Shape 1 Tbsp. mix into balls.
- In 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook meatballs till well browned on all sides, turning frequently. Add in water to skillet; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 min.
- In large bowl, toss cooked pasta, pesto sauce, meatballs with their liquid and roasted red pepper strips till well mixed. Serve immediately.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 186g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 330 | |
| Calories from Fat 214 | 65% |
| Total Fat 24.22g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 6.35g | 25% |
| Trans Fat 0.46g | |
| Cholesterol 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium 317mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 8.79g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 3.64g | 2% |
| Protein 19.52g | 31% |
