Ingredients

  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese or 2 teaspoons romano cheese
  • 1 teaspoon snipped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon crushed Italian spices
  • 1/4 cup tiny bow tie pasta
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, torn

Method

  • Combine egg, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, onion, garlic salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Add ground beef and mix well.
  • Form about 36 meat balls.
  • Cook meatballs in a large skillet over med heat until no longer pink, turning occasionally to brown evenly.
  • Drain fat from skillet or remove meat from skillet and set aside.
  • Combine beans, beef broth, tomatoes, water, mushrooms and Italian seasonings in a large sauce pan.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Add pasta bows and then return to boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in spinach and meatballs.
  • Cook for 1 or 2 minutes more or just until spinach is wilted.