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Pesto Linguine with Veal Meatballs

8 Feb

Here is a great recipe from one of my favorite food blogs, FoodSnaps.   I made this for dinner the other night and it tasted as unbelievable as it looks.  Here is what you’ll need:

Ingredients (serves 2)

  • 1 box of linguine
  • 1 large bunch of basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 or 3 garlic cloves
  • 5 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 tbsp freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
  • salt to taste

For the meatballs

  • 1 pound of ground veal
  • 1/2 cup of soft bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1tbs olive oil
Follow the link for the full recipe…PESTO LINGUINE WITH VEAL MEATBALLS