Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
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1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 egg
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 –2 tbsp olive oil
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For the Pasta & Sauce:
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12 oz pasta
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2 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/3–1/2 cup sun dried tomato pesto
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1 ½ cup heavy cream
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¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste
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Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Directions
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For the Pasta:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
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12 oz pasta
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For the Meatballs:
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In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined. Roll into small meatballs.
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1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 egg
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 8–10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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–2 tbsp olive oil
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For the Sauce:
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In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomato pesto and cook 1 minute.
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2 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/3–1/2 cup sun dried tomato pesto
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Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Add parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
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1 ½ cup heavy cream
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¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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½ tsp Italian seasoning
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Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Combine everything:
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Add meatballs and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat.
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Finish & serve:
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Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra parmesan.
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Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
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freshly grated parmesan cheese
