Barilla® Pesto Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe | US_PROD-1a88004e-59f3-45df-af38-38cbccf29cee

Barilla^® Pesto Spaghetti & Meatballs

Name: Barilla® Pesto Spaghetti & Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Spaghetti; 1 Jar Barilla® Rustic Basil Pesto; 1 Pound ground beef (80/20); ½ Cup bread crumbs; 1 Cup beef broth; 1 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated and divided; 2 Tablespoons parsley; 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; To taste Salt and pepper

25 minutes

Weeknight Weekend Gatherings Beef Dairy/Cream Extra Virgin Olive Oil Classic Blue Box Long

Add a fresh, Italian twist to your pasta family favorites.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Spaghetti

1Jar Barilla^® Rustic Basil Pesto

1Pound ground beef (80/20)

½Cup bread crumbs

1Cup beef broth

1Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated and divided

2Tablespoons parsley

1Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

To tasteSalt and pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a small bowl soak the bread crumbs in water for 1 minute. Squeeze out all of the water and add the bread to the meat. Add ½ the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Add parsley and mix everything together and form the meat into quarter-sized balls.

Step 3

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 4

In a large skillet, slowly cook meatballs in olive oil for 3-4 minutes or until browned.

Step 5

Add the broth and reduce to medium heat.

Step 6

Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Drain and toss the pasta with pesto, meatballs and remaining cheese.

Spaghetti

It takes only 9 minutes to say your feelings to your beloved ones. A simple sign of love told with the most famous pasta shape in the world. Spaghetti is the most popular shape in Italy. The name comes from the Italian word spaghi, which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables, or fish. Barilla^® Spaghetti is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Spaghetti

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Spaghetti

Shape

Spaghetti

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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