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Pesto Meatball Pizza
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Lauren Braun Costello

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    • Pesto is a secret weapon to save you prep time while imparting an unmistakable depth of flavor. Made with basil, olive oil, garlic, parmesan, and sometimes pine nuts or walnuts (there are many bottled nut-free options), it is a natural fit for a meatball. Adding meatballs to a pizza is a fun and simple way to make a one-dish meal that everyone in the family will love.

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    Gather these tools: cutting board, chef's knife, dry and wet measuring cups, measuring spoons, large mixing bowl, pizza dish or rimmed sheet pan, rubber spatula

    Preheat the oven to 450oF.

    To make the meatballs, combine the beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, pesto, salt, and pepper; mix with your hands to incorporate. With wet hands, form 16 meatballs, each about the size of a golf ball and set aside.

    In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over a medium-high flame, heat the oil. Cook the meatballs until golden brown and cooked through, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan. Remove the meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut the meatballs in half and set aside.

    To make the pizza, stretch the dough using your hands to fit the pan you have (round or rectangular), pulling the dough to the edges. Spread the sauce over the dough leaving a 1-inch border. Top with mozzarella cheese, then add the meatball pieces and broccoli florets, if using. Top with Parmesan and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

    Remove from the oven and top with optional basil leaves. Let rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.

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    dlbenze

    Made these small meatballs last summer. Froze them and popped them into many dishes. Love the pesto flavor.....so easy.

    August 20 2011 at 12:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    tspmiller

    delish and great for having the relitives in or for party's, with kids too.

    May 16 2011 at 10:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    johnstiehr

    I used pesto from a jar and added 1/3 cup parmasan cheese. bake on a rack @ 400 dgs 20-25 min or internal temp of 160 dgs They will be a big hit

    December 09 2010 at 7:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
    Lady Lite!

    I used equal parts of lean ground beef and spicy italian sausage; and added chopped onion and bell pepper. I let the mixtured sit for a couple hours in the fridge, then made the meatballs. They were a hit with everyone. Need to try them with pizza!

    November 13 2010 at 6:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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