Contributed By: erdmanna
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Polpette is Italian for meatballs.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Low Fat
Meal Type: Soups & Stews
Ingredients
3 (16 ounce) cans Fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (1-ounce) slice Italian bread
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 pound Ground sirloin
1/2 cup Minced fresh onion
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
1 cup Shredded carrot
2 cups Hot cooked orzo (about 1 cup uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
1/4 cup Plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
Bring broth to a simmer in a Dutch oven (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
Soak the bread in milk for 5 minutes, and squeeze moisture from the bread. Combine the bread, beef, minced onion, 1/4 cup cheese, 1/4 cup parsley, salt and pepper in a bowl. Shape mixturein to 24 (1 1/2 inch) meatballs. Add meatballs and carrot to broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes. Stir in orzo, and cook 2 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons parsley.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 337
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Total Fat: 7.2 g
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Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
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Carbohydrates: 36.6 g
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Protein: 28.9 g
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Calcium: 165 mg
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Sodium: 823 mg
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Iron: 4.1 mg
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Fiber: 2.1 g