There is a slightly guilty side of me that loves the kind of macaroni and ground beef skillet dish that comes from a box.
Meatball And Pasta Soup
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Recipe Summary Meatball And Pasta Soup
Italian sausage and ground beef meatballs in beef stock with veggies and tri-colored wheel pasta make a satisfying and hearty soup.Ingredients | Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Recipes
½ pound lean ground beef
½ pound bulk Italian sausage
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon butter
1 large carrot, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
¾ cup chopped yellow onion
7 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons Italian-style tomato paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
6 ounces uncooked tri-color wagon wheel pasta
Directions
Mix together in a bowl the ground beef, sausage, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, milk, egg, parsley, garlic, pepper, and onion. Roll into small meatballs, about 1 to 2 teaspoons each. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches and drain on paper towels, wiping out pan between batches and adding more oil as needed.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook until slightly softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the meatballs, stock, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes. Skim fat from surface.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Cover and set aside.
