Meatball Minestrone with Emu Meat
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground emu meat
- 2 Tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 3 cups beef broth
- 3 cups canned tomatoes
- 1 cup uncooked rotini (spiral macaroni)
- 2 small zucchini, sliced
- Grated Parmesan cheese.
Directions
In large bowl combine meat, breadcrumbs, 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix well. Form into 3/4" meatballs. Brown meatballs in Dutch oven over medium heat, turning frequently. Drain. Add remaining ingredients except zucchini and Parmesan cheese. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add zucchini and cook covered 5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp tender and pasta is soft. Serve with Parmesan cheese.