Spinach And Meatball Soup With Outer Space Pasta

Name: Spinach And Meatball Soup With Outer Space Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 leek, chopped (white and light green parts only); 1 carrot, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 (900 ml) package no-salt-added beef broth; 1 cup bottled strained tomatoes (passata); 1 cup president's choice blue menu outer space pasta; 24 frozen low-fat meatballs; 1 cup packed Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 leek, chopped (white and light green parts only)
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 (900 ml) package no-salt-added beef broth
1 cup bottled strained tomatoes (passata)
1 cup president's choice blue menu outer space pasta
24 frozen low-fat meatballs
1 cup packed Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper

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1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, carrot, celery and zucchini. Cook while stirring occasionally until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
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2. Add broth and passata; bring to a boil. Add pasta; stir occasionally until liquid returns to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook 5 minutes.
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3. Stir in frozen meatballs; return to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through and pasta is tender but firm; about 7 to 9 minutes.
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4. Stir in spinach, salt and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted, about one minute.
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Chef's tip: Substitute a quarter cup frozen chopped spinach for fresh spinach, if that's what you have on hand.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 leek, chopped (white and light green parts only), 1 carrot, diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Spinach And Meatball Soup With Outer Space Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!