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Mini Muttballs and Ditalini
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray from Every Day with Rachael Ray, October 2007 issue
Show:  Food Network Specials
Episode:  Rachael Ray Feeds Your Pets
6 cups chicken broth
Salt
3/4 pound ground beef, pork and veal mixture
2 large eggs
1/3 cup chopped shredded carrots
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for sprinkling
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 clove garlic, mashed into a paste with a little salt, optional
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound ditalini pasta

In a large, deep skillet or saucepan, bring the broth to a boil, then salt it and lower to a simmer.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the ground meat, eggs, carrots, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley and garlic paste, if using; season with pepper. Form into 1-inch balls.

Drop the meatballs into the broth and simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente, 6 to 7 minutes. Let cool before serving to your pooch! Season the people's portions with salt and pepper and sprinkle with more Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

 
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