Ingredients:
Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves of garlic chopped
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg
salt & pepper to taste
Soup:
1 lb Acini Pepe Pasta or elbow Pasta
1 yellow onion diced 3-4 carrots sliced
2 cloves of garlic chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cups beef broth
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Meatballs
In a large bowl mix beef, garlic, parsley, cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt & pepper.
Shape small meatballs and fry in oil until browned on all sides
Drain meatballs on a paper towel
Soup
I a large pot saute onion, carrots, and garlic in olive oil for 2-3 min
Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 min
Add meatballs and cook for additional 15 min
Cook pasta separately
Add pasta to each bowl and spoon the soup on top
Add Parmesan cheese on top
