Meatball Minestrone

Ingredients:

• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach
• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
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• 1 egg
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 quart beef broth or 4 cans
• 1 large onion
• 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
• 1 cup carrots
• 1 cup celery
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 2 cups rotelle or rotini pasta

Directions:

Mix drained spinach, beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and pepper as for meat loaf. Shape into 1 inch balls and brown in oil or bake in 400 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Cook vegetables, oregano and basil in broth until tender. Add pasta and simmer 10 minutes. Add meat balls and heat thoroughly. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

By Robin from Washington, IA