Pesto Zuppa Toscana Meatballs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground spicy Italian chicken sausage
- 1/2 pound ground chicken, turkey, or pork
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 egg
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 yellow onion, chopped or sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 cups finely shredded kale
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 cup broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- 2. Add the sausage, chicken, panko, parmesan, egg, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning to a bowl. Mix until just combined. Roll into 15 to 20 meatballs and place each in a skillet. Add the onions to the skillet.
- 3. Set the skillet over medium heat, then cook for the meatballs for 5 minutes, turning them 2-3 times, until crisp. Add the garlic, thyme, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, kale, and pesto. Pour over the cream, broth, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4. Remove from heat. Add the mozzarella, then bake until the cheese is melted, 10 minutes.
- 5. Serve the meatballs topped with fresh thyme. We love this served with crusty bread, or over pasta, and with a big salad!
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