Meatball Minestrone 1 lb. ground beef 1 egg, beaten 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/4 c. dry bread crumbs 1 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce 2 1/2 c. water 1 can (15 to 16 oz.) kidney beans, undrained 1/2 t. dried oregano 1/4 t. dried thyme 1 c. sliced celery 1/4 c. uncooked elbow macaroni 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
In a mixing bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, crumbs, salt and pepper. Shape into 30 1" balls. In a large saucepan, brown meatballs on all sides. Drain excess fat. Add the next six ingredients; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add macaroni; simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in parsley. Makes about 2 quarts. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tamaras_recipe_haven/ For lots of wonderful recipes