Ingredients
- 2 lb. italian sausage
- 12 small mozzarella balls
- 1 large (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 1 container store bought pesto
- 1/4 cup white wine
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- fresh basil (optional)
- 1 lb. whole wheat pasta
Preparation
Divide sausage into 12 parts, wrap it around the cheese balls. Cover a baking sheet with olive oil. Bake meatballs at 350 for 45 minutes (or so) – keep an eye on them, you’re looking for browned but not overcooked. Heat tomatoes w/ pesto, wine, red pepper flakes, heat through and cook gently for a while. Gently blend the whole thing with an immersion blender to break up the big chunks. Optionally top with a little chopped fresh basil. Serve the whole thing with whole wheat pasta. Oven-roasted broccoli is great on the side, as are fresh greens.
Mom