Recipe
Pasta And Swiss Chard In Broth With Meatballs
This is a great alternative to spaghetti and meatballs. A comforting dish for a cool fall night.
Ingredients
- 2 slices white bread
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 pound ground veal
- 1/4 pound ground beef chuck
- 1/4 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup minced onions
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 finely chopped green onions
- 2 quarts beef stock
- 1/2 pound dried pasta sheets, broken into small pieces
- 1 pound Swiss chard, cleaned, stemmed and shredded
- 4 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
Directions
- Place the bread in a shallow bowl and pour the water over the bread. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Remove the bread from the bowl, squeezing out the excess liquid. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread, meats, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and green onions. Mix well.
- **To test the seasoning of the mixture, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Form the mixture into a small ball and blanch in the water for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the water, cool slightly and taste. Adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- Form the meat mixture into small balls, about the size of a quarter. Bring the beef stock to a simmer, add the meatballs and cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Add the pasta and Swiss chard, and continue to cook until the pasta is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. To serve, ladle the soup into individual bowls. Garnish with the cheese.
Recipe Details
- Source: Emeril Live EM1D05 [4]
- Dish Type: Pastas [5]
- Cuisine: Italian [6]
- Occasion: Fall [7]
- Effort Level: Moderate [8]
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