MINI MEATBALL MINESTRA

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I saw this on 30 Minute Meals with Rachael Ray and it looked so delicious i looked for it here, but it couldn't be found. So I added it! :)

Provided by SarahBelle9475

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 lb pancetta, diced
1 medium-large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 heads escarole, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
1 (12 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
2 quarts chicken stock
3 cups water
1 lb ground beef, pork and veal, meat loaf mix
1 large egg
1/2-1 cup breadcrumbs
splash milk
1/2-1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus some to pass at table
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 cup mini penne
1 lemon, zested, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a heavy bottomed soup pot heat olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onions and 2 cloves of garlic and saute 4 to 5 minutes then add the escarole and wilt. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in beans, add stock and water and bring to boil.
  • While stock comes to a boil, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, milk, a handful of cheese, fennel, allspice, parsley, salt and pepper. Combine and roll into 1-inch balls, and add to the soup. Cook 2 minutes then add in pasta and cook 6 minutes more.
  • Turn off the heat, garnish with lemon zest and serve with cheese passed at the table.

Joseph Kimbrough
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Overall, this was a great recipe! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Tahiru Ganiyu
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Miki Juma
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out dry and tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Virginia Bond
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the broth was delicious.


Banaras Jarral
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so flavorful and the broth is so hearty. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Jana Bowens
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Delicious and easy to make!


Julius Moses
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This soup was a hit with my family! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and satisfying.


Nadhi Saniyo
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The meatballs were a bit bland for my taste, but the broth was delicious. I would add more seasoning to the meatballs next time.


Durga Pandit
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I added some chopped kale to the soup for extra nutrition and it was a great addition. The soup was delicious and filling.


Akash Sardar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the broth was flavorful and comforting.


Oarabile Mokgele
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I've never had minestra before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The meatballs were flavorful and the broth was hearty and delicious.