Pasta Meatball Stew Recipe

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Pasta Meatball Stew Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. Cook: 45 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
35 45 80

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 2 cups cooked pasta

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, crumbs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown meatballs in oil; drain and set aside.
  • In same pan, saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Whisk in flour. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the tomatoes, paste, bay leaf, thyme and salt. Add meatballs and carrots; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and peppers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add parsley and pasta; heat through. Remove bay leaf. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 274 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 596 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Pasta Meatball Stew in Country Woman September/October 1995, p29

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Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2011 by juliecooks4u

Definitely will be adding this to my regular family recipes. My kids all ate this (unusual!). It was pretty easy and really yummy. My only suggestion would be to add some spice and kick to the meatballs. Maybe 1/4 t. cayenne pepper or more. I'll try that next time. Thanks for the recipe!

 
 
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