Pesto Meatball Bake Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Pesto Meatball Bake Recipe

Ingredients

cooking spray

2 tablespoons beef bouillon powder

1 pound ground beef

½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic

chopped

3 cups uncooked penne pasta

1 (7 ounce) container prepared basil pesto

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Bring 3 quarts water and beef bouillon to a boil in a large pot.

Step 3

Meanwhile mix beef bread crumbs Parmesan cheese and garlic in a bowl. Form into 16 meatballs.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and meatballs are no longer pink in the centers about 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Pesto Meatball Bake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 467.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.5g 55%

Carbohydrates: 28g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 27.5g 42%

Saturated Fat: 10.4g 52%

Cholesterol: 65.3mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 405.7IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.3mg 56%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 2.1mg 3%

Folate: 13.5mcg 3%

Calcium: 486.1mg 49%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 41.5mg 15%

Potassium: 254.8mg 7%

Sodium: 918.4mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 247.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.