Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Instructions

• 1Insert the wire rack into position 4.
• 2Place the pine nuts for the pesto and the meatballs into the roasting pan. Once preheated, place them in the oven and start the timer.
• 3Remove them from the oven and cool to room temperature.
• 4Place the basil, garlic, Parmesan and ½ cup of the pine nuts in a blender.
• 5With the motor on, slowly add the oil and blend until smooth. Remove the pesto from the jug and set aside.
• 6Place the ground turkey into a bowl with the eggs, shallots, breadcrumbs, the remaining ½ cup pine nuts, Parmesan, salt and 1/3 cup of the pesto and use your hands to mix until well combined.
• 7The oven will preheat.
• 8Lightly spray the roasting pan with cooking spray. Roll ¼ cup measures of the mixture into balls and place them in the pan.
• 9Once preheated, place the meatballs in the oven and start the timer.
• 10Remove the meatballs from the oven and spoon over the remaining pesto.
• 11The oven temperature will adjust.
• 12Once the oven is at temperature, place the meatballs back in the oven and start the timer. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• 13Serve the meatballs topped with Parmesan.