Pesto Meatballs and Couscous

We love pesto at our house and freeze it after making in all summer with basil from the garden. Enjoy this fun variation on meatballs.

3 T olive oil plus more for pan
1 ½ lb ground beef
½ c bread seasoned crumbs
¼ c pesto
1 egg
1 1/2 t salt
3/4 t pepper
10 oz. box couscous
1/4 c grated parmesan

1. Preheat to 350.

2. Using your hands, combine beef, bread crumbs, ½ of pesto, egg, salt, and pepper.

2. Shape mixture into 12 meatballs. Transfer to a baking dish that has been drizzled with 2 T olive oil in baking dish.

3. Bake for 15 min. Turn and bake another 1o min until cooked through.

4. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions.

5. In a small bowl, combine remaining olive oil and pesto. Spoon that mixture over the top of the meatballs.

6. Serve meatballs over couscous and top with Parmesan cheese.