Ron's Meatball Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup progresso italian-style fine bread crumbs
4 garlic cloves (crushed )
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 eggs (slightly beaten )
1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion (chopped coarsely )
58 oz canned beef broth
16 oz diced tomatoes
1 tsp tsps italian seasoning
16 oz red kidney beans
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup sliced celery
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 cup medium pasta shell

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped parsley, ground beef, bread crumbs, basil, egg, garlic, salt and pepper, do not overmix.
Shape into 1-inch balls, and either brown in olive oil for 15 minutes, or bake on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes.
Set the meatballs aside.
In meatball drippings, or olive oil, saute onions, celery, carrots and zucchini for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add broth, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in pasta and cover and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
Add the meatballs to the simmering broth and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
(You may add a box of frozen chopped spinach with the meatballs, if you desire.).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	575.85 Kcal (2411 kJ)
Calories from fat	181.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.21g	31%
Cholesterol	111.21mg	37%
Sodium	1033.58mg	43%
Potassium	1592.76mg	34%
Total Carbs	62.5g	21%
Sugars	4.94g	20%
Dietary Fiber	10.51g	42%
Protein	39.88g	80%
Vitamin C	21.4mg	36%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	9mg	50%
Calcium	124.9mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	113.8 Kcal (476 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.99g	31%
Cholesterol	21.98mg	37%
Sodium	204.26mg	43%
Potassium	314.78mg	34%
Total Carbs	12.35g	21%
Sugars	0.98g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.08g	42%
Protein	7.88g	80%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	36%
Iron	1.8mg	50%
Calcium	24.7mg	12%

* 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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