Beef meatballs & pesto fusilli

recipe

• Step 1
  Add the meatballs to a hot frying pan. Brown them for 2 to 3 minutes over high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and continue cooking for 10 to 12 minutes.
• Step 2
  Meanwhile, in a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set aside a small ladleful of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
• Step 3
  Meanwhile, peel and dice the onions.
• Step 4
  Wash and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
• Step 5
  Check that the meatballs are fully cooked. Once golden brown and cooked through, remove the meatballs and keep warm.
• Step 6
  In the same pan, add the diced onion. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat.
• Step 7
  Stir in the cherry tomatoes. Next, add the pesto and the reserved cooking water. Stir again, then cover and continue cooking for 5 minutes over low heat.
• Step 8
  Check that the tomatoes have softened, then add the drained pasta. Mix everything well.
• Step 9
  Serve the pesto fusilli on a plate with the beef meatballs. Add a few fresh parsley leaves, if you have any. Season to taste, and it's ready!