Mini Muttballs and Ditalini

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray from Every Day with Rachael Ray, October 2007 issue

Show: Food Network SpecialsEpisode: Rachael Ray Feeds Your Pets

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (21)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 Mini Muttballs and Ditalini
Alisa Forest Hills, NY 02-01-2009
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good meal and good memories
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used to make this for our dog, Sparky, and it was nice for the three of us to be able to have a family meal together. ... Sparky loved it, and my husband and I liked it a lot, too. It was also a good recipe when he wasn't well toward the end of his life and had couldn't eat his dry food anymore. The vet gave us the thumbs up for giving him this meal. He was very old and we had to put him down in July, but I am so glad that I was able to make him some special meals. Read more
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Tina Clarence, NY 04-30-2008
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delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my dog jade for her 1st birthday. Jade and her brother curtis went nuts for it and so did I. It was great!
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Anonymous 04-20-2008
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LOVED IT
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My teacup Chihuahua loved this dish!!! I just made the meatballs really small for her and she gobbles it up! Freezes great... too!!!Read more
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Lynda Westbrook, CT 04-01-2008
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Great Family Dinner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Sooo tasty...a nice meal for the whole family! Easy to make, very flavorful.
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Jane Federal Way, WA 03-26-2008
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Big hit with my fur persons
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is an excellent topping for kibbles. I used low sodium broth (watered down even more). I see the objections posted to... the use of garlic, but most of my research has shown a little garlic to be good as an anti flea additive (along with brewers yeast). I followed the recipe except sliced carrots in the broth (added at the same time as the pasta). I have 4 large, rescued dogs. My last pup made it to 18.5 years. He too received home made dishes fortified with special nutrients. Pets are family members and should be treated as such. The love that we show in a responsible manner leads to the health of out companions and sure makes us feel better too.Read more
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Diane Middletown, NJ 03-24-2008
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My dog loved your mini muttballs. They must be good because he won't eat regular dog food and sometimes he even turns up his... nose at people food. Thanks for the recipe. I hope you will come up with some recipes for the dogs.Read more