MINI SAUSAGE MEATBALL MINESTRA

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Mini Sausage Meatball Minestra image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds bulk sweet Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 large heads escarole, trimmed, washed, and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
2 quarts chicken stock
2 cups short cut pasta, such as mini penne or ditalini
Grated Pecorino Romano
Crusty bread

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Roll the sausage into walnut-sized meatballs. Drop them into the skillet and brown on all sides, then remove them to a plate.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic for 5 minutes, then add the escarole and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, to taste. Cook until the escarole has wilted. Add the beans and cook until heated through. Stir in the stock and bring to a boil, then add the pasta and cook to al dente.
  • Return the meatballs back to the pot for the last 4 minutes of cooking. Adjust the seasonings and ladle into serving bowls. Heavily sprinkle each serving with cheese and serve with crusty bread for mopping.

Walton Bowles
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This is my new go-to soup recipe. It's so delicious and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Adam Khan
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I highly recommend this soup recipe. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


fani khan
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I can't wait to make it again.


gabriela Karpińska
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I love that this soup can be made in one pot. It's so easy to clean up.


Mbabazi Annet
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sandra Welch
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


paresh tank
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


VENUSWORLD Beauty
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I'm not usually a fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed the meatballs in this soup. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Ejaj ejaj
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I love that this soup is made with healthy ingredients like lean sausage and fresh vegetables.


Hannah Jauregui
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. I was so impressed with how easy it was to make.


Juby Phonic
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful. The meatballs are packed with flavor and the broth is rich and satisfying.


Md Saniahmed
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. I love that I can use different types of sausage to change up the flavor.


Suliyat Onilude
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bryan Jerry David Sonk
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sausage meatballs.


Diana Sipe
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This soup was a hit with my family! The meatballs were so flavorful and the broth was rich and hearty. I added a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, and it turned out perfectly.