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Pesto Pasta with Meatballs Recipe

Erin S.
Pesto Pasta with Meatballs - a quick and easy dinner recipe with a creamy pesto sauce, pasta, a few meatballs, and plenty of cheese! It’s fantastic for weeknights.
2.97 from 55 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 860 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 ounce box Short Cut Pasta
  • 1 pound bag Precooked Meatballs
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 7 ounce jar Pesto
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to the package directions.
  • Cook meatballs until they are thawed completely through (if using frozen) and you can cut them in half.
  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add the meatballs that are cut in half.
  • Cook for 5-10 minutes until they are cooked though. Remove from heat and stir in the pesto and cream. Add cooked pasta, and mix until everything is well combined.
  • Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.
  • Cover and place back on the heat, just until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 860kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 29gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 1065mgFiber: 6g
Keyword Basil, Cheese, Easy Dinners, Meatballs, One Pot Meals, Pasta, Pesto, Simmered
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