Mini Sausage Meatball Minestra Recipe

Name: Mini Sausage Meatball Minestra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds bulk sweet Italian sausage; 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil); 1 onion, chopped; 3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 large heads of escarole, trimmed, washed, and chopped; Salt and 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 cheese; Crusty bread

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds bulk sweet Italian sausage
3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
1 onion, chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 large heads of escarole, trimmed, washed, and chopped
Salt and 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 cheese
Crusty bread

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the EVOO in a large skillet.
2
Roll the sausage into walnut-sized meatballs.
3
Drop them into the skillet and brown on all sides, then remove.
4
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons EVOO in a large pot over medium heat.
5
Saute the onions and garlic for 5 minutes, then wilt in the escarole and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
6
Add the beans and heat through.
7
Stir in the stock and bring to a boil, then add the pasta and cook to al dente.
8
Add the meatballs back to the pot for the last 4 minutes of cooking.
9
Adjust the seasonings and serve with cheese sprinkled heavily on top.
10
Pass the crusty bread for mopping.

681

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds bulk sweet Italian sausage, 3 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 1 onion, chopped, 3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mini Sausage 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 Sausage Meatball Minestra

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