Mini Meatball Minestra Recipe

Name: Mini Meatball Minestra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
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.
3
Turn off the heat, garnish with lemon zest and serve with cheese passed at the table.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 lb pancetta, diced, 1 medium-large onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mini Meatball Minestra falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mini Meatball Minestra

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