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Meatballs with Pistachio Pesto

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

Traditional Sicilian pistachio pesto in a glass jar with pistachio truffles on a plate.

 600 g minced veal
 half a bread roll, soaked and well squeezed
 2 eggs
 100 g grated pecorino cheese
 100 g mortadella
 100 g tender provolone
 pistachio pesto to taste
 pistachio kernels to taste
 salt to taste
Taking a Step
1

Make the meatball mixture with the meat, bread, cheese and eggs.

Fresh eggs and yolks in hands.

Taking a Step
2

When the dough is ready, form it into balls and crush them on a cutting board or pastry board.

Handmade Sicilian sweet ball in process.

Taking a Step
3

Place the finely chopped mortadella and provolone in the centre of each one.

Preparing Sicilian meat patties with white chocolate on a wooden board.

Taking a Step
4

Add a teaspoon of pesto from pistachio.

Woman spreading pistachio pesto on raw meat patties in a kitchen.

Taking a Step
5

Recompose the balls, place them on baking paper and sprinkle with grits. Bake in a ventilated oven preheated to 220° for about 20 to 25 minutes.

Pistachio-coated artisanal cookies on baking sheet.

Taking a Step
6

Bake and serve. The patties can also be enjoyed cold.

Delicious Sicilian pistachio and sun-dried tomato treats.

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