classic pesto meatballs

prep time:  25 minutes
cook time:  30 minutes
servings: about 4 dozen

ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion - finely chopped
1/2 cup roasted red peppers - finely diced
1/3 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

steps:
1.  preheat oven to 350 degrees.  combine all ingredients and mix well.  roll meatballs and place in a glass baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet.  cook for 25 minutes.

- ladies' home journal, march 2011