Italian Meatballs
Recipe
These juicy and flavorful Basil Pesto Meatballs are a game-changer for dinner! Made with lean beef mince and perfectly seasoned with aromatic basil pesto, these meatballs are tender on the inside and golden brown on the outside. Simmered in a rich pasta sauce, they absorb all the savory goodness, making each bite mouthwatering.
Ingredients
- 500g extra lean beef mince
- 1 egg (51g)
- ¼ cup (72g) basil pesto, plus extra to serve
- 500g jar pasta sauce
Method
1. Combine mince, egg and basil pesto.
2. Season then form in to 6cm meatballs.
3. In a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, add the meatballs and cook, turning, for 6 to 7 minutes until browned all over.
4. Reduce heat and add the pasta sauce, season, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
OPTIONAL: Serve with a little dollop more of basil pesto and some freshly scattered Mozzarella and basil leaves. Serve with Smart Pasta (it's a brand) for twice the protein and 25% less carbohydrates than regular pasta.
Nutrition information:
| Per serve | |
| Kilojoules | 1384 |
| Fat - total (g) | 15.6 |
| Fat - saturated (g) | 3.8 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 12.5 |
| Sugars (g) | 6.9 |
| Protein (g) | 33.3 |
| Sodium (mg) | 866.1 |
| Fibre (g) | 3.2 |
Acknowledgement: Recipe and image reproduced with permission from 4 Ingredients MORE Diabetes Cookbook.
