Serves : 2-4 people

Prep Time : 15 minutes

Cook Time : 30-40 minutes

Cut : Five Marys dry-aged ground beef

Ingredients :

For Meatballs –

1 pound ground beef

1 cup pesto

2-3 cups marinara sauce

Pasta noodles

Olive oil

Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper

For Homemade Pesto –

1 cup fresh basil leaves

3 cloves garlic, peeled

3 tablespoons pine nuts

1/3 cup grated parmesan

1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions :

1. Thaw a pound of ground beef and break apart in a bowl.
2. Add a cup of pesto (homemade or store bought) and mix together with ground beef in the bowl.
3. For homemade pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and parmesan in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. While mixing, add olive oil slowly until emulsified.
4. Using a cookie scoop, measure the mixture into meatballs and place in baking dish. Pour marinara over the top of the meatballs and bake at 375 degrees F for 30-40 minutes (or put them in the bottom of the slow cooker, covered in sauce for 6-8 hours on low).
5. While meatballs are cooking, heat water to a rolling boil and cook your favorite pasta. Drain and add back to warm pot. Add olive oil and salt and set aside.
6. Remove meatballs from the oven and scoop to serve over the pasta. Grate some Parmesan cheese over the top and enjoy!