[goodcooking] Meatball Minestrone

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.

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