Vegetarian Meatballs with Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 can (540 mL / 19 fl oz) Canadian dark red kidney beans
• 1/4 white onion, diced
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 8 oz pasta
• 1 cup pesto, homemade or jarred
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, for topping
• Freshly cracked pepper, for serving