Mini Meatball Minestra and Grilled Provolone Recipe

Mini Meatball Minestra and Grilled Provolone

food network

25 mins (prep 10, cooking 15)

26 ingredients

6 servings

Categories: italian , main-dish , meat , pork , for-a-family , cheese , lunch , soup ,

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta, diced
1 medium-large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
2 heads escarole, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
2 quarts chicken stock
3 cups water
1 pound ground beef, pork and veal, meat loaf mix
1 large egg
2 handfuls bread crumbs
splash milk
a handful grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus some to pass at table
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon allspice
a handful fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 cup mini penne or ditalini pasta
1 lemon, zested, for garnish

Nutrition

Serving Size (147.24 g)

Servings 6

Amount per Serving

Calories 145.55 Calories from Fat 134.55

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.95g 138.03%

Saturated Fat 1.03g 30.87%

Trans Fat 0.0 %

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0.0%

Sodium 94.55mg 23.64%

Total Carbohydrate 0.69g 1.39%

Dietary Fiber 0.36 g 8.67%

Sugars 0.16 g %

Protein 2.51g 30.09%

Vitamin A 1.96IU% Vitamin C 0.23mg%

Calcium 15.25mg% Iron 0.28mg%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet value must be higher or lower depending upon your calorie needs:

Calories 2,000 2,500

Total Fat Less Than 65g 80g

Sat Fat Less Than 20g 25g

Cholesterol Less Than 300mg 300mg

Sodium Less Than 2,400mg 2,400mg

Total Carb 300g 375g

Dietary Fiber 25g 30g

Potassium 3,500 mg

Protein 50 g

Calories Per Gram

Fat 9•Carbohydrate 4•Protein 4

*Nutrition information was calculated excluding the following ingredients:
medium-large onion, cloves garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, ground beef, large egg, bread crumbs, a, fresh parsley leaves, a, or, ditalini pasta

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