Spaghetti and meatballs with pesto

I really wanted to like these meatballs.  This was the first time I have made homemade meatballs and was hoping it would be something I would continue to do (especially given how my son loves meatballs), unfortunately neither I nor my husband were a fan of them.

What I liked - The pasta was pretty good, I really liked the combo of the pesto with the lemon zest, it made it feel light and refreshing. 

What I didn't like - While the meatballs were tender, I felt they were a little too tender, maybe its just me but I like my meatballs with a little more density.  I thought the dandelion greens were a little bitter for my taste.  I thought the peas were ok but there were too many for the dish.

My modifications - I made and cooked the meatballs ahead of time and then reheated them with the pasta.  Afterwards I thought a few red pepper flakes would have been a nice addition to the pasta.

Overall 2 stars.