Mamma's stracciatelle with tiny meatballs

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1quartChicken broth
2cupsWater
½cupPastina
1teaspoonFresh parsley, chopped
½poundsLean ground beef
1Egg
2teaspoonsFlavored bread crumbs
1teaspoonGrated cheese
1Carrot, sliced thin
½poundsSpinach, just the leafy
Part julienned
2teaspoonsFresh parsley, chopped
1smallOnion, minced
2Eggs
Grated cheese

Directions

***SOUP***

***MEATBALLS***

In a soup pot, combine soup ingredients and bring to a low boil. Mix meat ingredients in a bowl, many tiny meatballs and drop into boiling broth mixture. In a small bowl, beat 2 eggs. With a wooden spoon, stir soup as you slowly drop in the eggs, constantly stirring. Remove from heat. Cover and allow to stand for 2 minutes. Serve with grated cheese.