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Amount Ingredient
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1/2 lbs Extra lean ground beef
1 Egg, slightly beaten
2 tbs Fine dry bread crumbs
1 tbs Grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tea Dried basil
1/2 tea Onion powder
5 3/4 C Chicken broth
2 C Thinly sliced escarole or spinach
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 C Orzo macaroni, uncooked
1/3 C Finely chopped carrot
1 tbs Olive oil
1. In medium bowl, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil,
and onion powder; shape into 3/4-inch balls. In a saucepan add a
small amount of olive oil and chopped garlic. When garlic is
tender add meatballs and cook until done.
2. In large saucepan, heat broth to boiling; stir in escarole or
spinach, pasta, carrot, and meatballs. Return to boil; reduce
heat to medium.
3. Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender to bite.
Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Serve with additional
grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
Serves 4+