Mini Meatball Minestra Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp 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 oz) 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 tsp fennel seed
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 cup mini penne
1 lemon , zested, for garnish

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	718.26 Kcal (3007 kJ)
Calories from fat	407.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.25g	70%
Cholesterol	158.41mg	53%
Sodium	2517.29mg	105%
Potassium	1351.56mg	29%
Total Carbs	36.4g	12%
Sugars	12.12g	48%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	9%
Protein	48.36g	97%
Vitamin C	26mg	43%
Iron	3.8mg	21%
Calcium	192.3mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	57.56 Kcal (241 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.63g	70%
Cholesterol	12.69mg	53%
Sodium	201.73mg	105%
Potassium	108.31mg	29%
Total Carbs	2.92g	12%
Sugars	0.97g	48%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	9%
Protein	3.88g	97%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	43%
Iron	0.3mg	21%
Calcium	15.4mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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