Pasta Meatball Soup (Albondigas Soup)

Pasta Meatball Soup (Albondigas Soup) Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef sirloin	1/4 tsp Salt
5 tbs Acini di pepe pasta divided	1/8 tsp Black Pepper
2 tbs Pine nuts finely chopped	1 clove Garlic minced
1/4 c Bread crumbs dried	2 can (14 oz) Beef broth
1 ea Egg	1 can (8 oz) Tomato sauce
2 tbs Parsley finely chopped, divided	1/3 c Onion chopped
1 tsp Basil dried, divided

Instructions for Pasta Meatball Soup (Albondigas Soup)

1. Combine beef, 2 tbs pasta, pine nuts, bread crumbs, egg, 1 tbs parsley, 1/2 tsp basil, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl. Form into 1 inch meatballs.

2. Bring beef broth, tomato sauce, onion and remaining 1/2 tsp basil to a boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Carefully add meatballs to broth. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Add remaining 3 tbs pasta; cook 10 minutes or until tender. Garnish with remaining 1 tbs parsley.

Tip: Acini di pepe is a tiny rice-shaped pasta. You could also substitute orzo pasta.

Main Ingredient: BeefCuisine: Mexican

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