Ingredients

  • 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 2 tbs breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbs parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 5 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chopped escarole or spinach
  • 1/2 cup orzp pasta uncooked
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped carrots
  • grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a medium bowl combine, meat, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan chsses, basil& onion powder, shape into 3/4 balls
  • in large pot , heat broth to boilling stir in spinach, orzo, carrot & meatballs
  • return to boil: reduce heat to medium
  • cook at slow boil for 10mins or until orzo is tender
  • stir frequently to avoid sticking
  • serve with additional parmesan cheese sprinkled on top