Mini Muttballs and Ditalini
October 2007
Every pup is sure to go for these meatballs. Always check with your vet about which foods are appropriate for you to share with your pet.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Salt
- 3/4pound ground beef, pork and veal
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3cup chopped shredded carrots
- 1/3cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/3cup bread crumbs
- 1/4cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic, mashed into a paste with a little salt (optional)
- Pepper
- 1/2pound 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.