Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 cup dry Acini de Pepe pasta
  • 8 oz fresh baby spinach
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for serving
  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl, combine the meatball ingredients: ground beef, pork, egg, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan, garlic, parsley.
  • Mix until just combined and roll into 1-inch balls.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches, 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
  • Add onions, carrots, and celery to pot and cook 5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Stir in chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add meatballs and pasta. Simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, garnish with parsley and fresh Parmesan and enjoy!