ITALIAN MEATBALLS IN TOMATO-PESTO-SAUCE

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This is one of my favourite meatball dishes. We usually have it over oven roasted vegetables, but serve it as you desire.

Provided by Marion Wilting @MiaInGermany

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound(s) ground beef or mixed pork and beef
1 teaspoon(s) salt (or to taste)
- pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning (mixed herbs)
1 jar(s) tomato sauce (your favourite)
2 tablespoon(s) pesto

Steps:

  • Combine ground meat, salt, pepper and Italian herb mix in a big bowl, knead well.
  • In a pot, heat tomato sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Add pesto, stir well to dissolve and combine.
  • Form meat mixture into 1 inch balls and carefully drop into simmering tomato sauce as they are made, one by one.
  • As soon as all meat is used up, cover pot and let simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring well after about five minutes. If necessary, add some water.
  • Serve over oven roasted vegetables, cauliflower rice or pasta as desired.

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