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| − | == | + | == Ingredients == |
| + | * 1 recipe of your favorite meatballs from 1 lb lean [[beef]], made very small | ||
| + | * 4 qts good [[chicken broth]] | ||
| + | * 2 med [[carrot]]s, scrubbed and chopped | ||
| + | * 1 large stalk of [[celery]], coarsely chopped | ||
| + | * 1 large [[onion]], coarsely chopped | ||
| + | * 2 cloves [[garlic]], minced | ||
| + | * 2 tbsp fresh [[basil]], chopped, or 2 tsp dried | ||
| + | * 2 [[bay leaf|bay leaves]] | ||
| + | * ½ tsp [[oregano]], dried | ||
| + | * [[black pepper]] to taste | ||
| + | * [[red pepper flakes]] to taste (optional) | ||
| + | * 1 tsp [[lemon juice]] | ||
| + | * [[salt]] to taste | ||
| + | * 10 oz pkg frozen [[spinach]], thawed | ||
| + | * 8 oz [[orzo]], uncooked, or other tiny [[pasta]] | ||
| − | + | == Directions == | |
| + | # Put the broth on to boil while you prepare the veggies. | ||
| + | # Add the [[carrot]]s, [[celery]], [[Onion]], [[garlic]], seasonings and [[lemon juice]], but leave the [[salt]] for later. | ||
| + | # Bring to a full rolling boil, then turn down the heat and cook until the [[carrot]]s are very tender. | ||
| + | # Add [[salt]] to taste. | ||
| + | # Squeeze the thawed [[spinach]] gently to remove excess liquid, and add with the [[Pasta]]. | ||
| + | # Bring back to a boil, then turn down to a simmer. | ||
| + | # Add the meatballs and simmer gently until the [[Pasta]] is well done and the meatballs are hot. | ||
| + | # Extra cooking at a low simmer only improves this dish. | ||
| + | # Serve with crusty bread, and, if you like, a sprinkle of good [[Parmesan cheese]]. | ||
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| − | + | [[Category:Healthy Main Dishes]] | |
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Revision as of 17:48, 5 December 2010
For variations, hints and more recipes for this versatile dish, see sneakykitchen.com
Ingredients
- 1 recipe of your favorite meatballs from 1 lb lean beef, made very small
- 4 qts good chicken broth
- 2 med carrots, scrubbed and chopped
- 1 large stalk of celery, coarsely chopped
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped, or 2 tsp dried
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ tsp oregano, dried
- black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 10 oz pkg frozen spinach, thawed
- 8 oz orzo, uncooked, or other tiny pasta
Directions
- Put the broth on to boil while you prepare the veggies.
- Add the carrots, celery, Onion, garlic, seasonings and lemon juice, but leave the salt for later.
- Bring to a full rolling boil, then turn down the heat and cook until the carrots are very tender.
- Add salt to taste.
- Squeeze the thawed spinach gently to remove excess liquid, and add with the Pasta.
- Bring back to a boil, then turn down to a simmer.
- Add the meatballs and simmer gently until the Pasta is well done and the meatballs are hot.
- Extra cooking at a low simmer only improves this dish.
- Serve with crusty bread, and, if you like, a sprinkle of good Parmesan cheese.
Mangia!
