Italian Meatballs

Servings:  3-4
Skill Level:  Beginner
Total Time:  30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ lbs.             Ground beef

• 1 large              Egg

• ½ cup               Bread crumbs or panko bread crumbs

• 1 T. Pesto

• 2 T.                   Parmesan cheese, shredded

• 1 tsp.                Onion powder

• 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt

• 1/2 tsp. Herbs de provence

• ½ tsp.               Garlic powder
   

Preparation:

1.     Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2.     In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients until well combined.
3.     Portion 10-12 meatballs out of mixture, roughly 2 T. per meatball and set aside.
4.     Preheat cast iron pan to medium high heat.
5.     Sear meatball for 3-4 minutes on each side. 
6.     Bake in oven until done, roughly 15-20 minutes.
7.     Enjoy with sides of choice (e.g., zucchini noodles and sourdough bread).  Freezes well.

Serving Size:  2, 2 oz. meatballs

Nutrition Information:  a great protein option that reheats well for any future meal.  Pairs well with pasta, gnocchi or risotto.