Name: Pasta & Meatball Soup with Cheesy Croutons Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 egg; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups beef broth; 1 cup water; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow macaroni); 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 4 slices of bread; 2 tbsp butter; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste

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How To Make Pasta & Meatball Soup with Cheesy Croutons

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow macaroni)
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
4 slices of bread
2 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
Add the beef broth, water, diced tomatoes (with juice), and meatballs to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic powder and stir. Place the bread slices in the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese.
To serve, divide the cooked pasta among 4 bowls. Ladle the soup over the pasta and top with the cheesy croutons. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories : 520kcal
Total Fat : 27g
Saturated Fat : 11g
Cholesterol : 123mg
Sodium : 1740mg
Total Carbohydrates : 32g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 38g

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