Mini Meatball Minestra (Rachael Ray) 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, grated (or finely chopped )
2 heads escarole, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
freshly grated nutmeg , to taste
1 (15 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 cup breadcrumbs
splash milk
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese , plus some to pass at table
1 tsp fennel seed
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 cup mini penne or 1 cup ditalini
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	506.55 Kcal (2121 kJ)
Calories from fat	282.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.4g	48%
Cholesterol	105.21mg	35%
Sodium	1653.75mg	69%
Potassium	873.8mg	19%
Total Carbs	26.14g	9%
Sugars	8.62g	34%
Dietary Fiber	2.82g	11%
Protein	33.28g	67%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	18%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	112.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	59.83 Kcal (250 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.71g	48%
Cholesterol	12.43mg	35%
Sodium	195.32mg	69%
Potassium	103.2mg	19%
Total Carbs	3.09g	9%
Sugars	1.02g	34%
Dietary Fiber	0.33g	11%
Protein	3.93g	67%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	18%
Iron	0.3mg	12%
Calcium	13.2mg	11%

* 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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