Nonna Rosa's Leftover Meat Sauce Soup With Orzo Pasta
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- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups leftover ground meat, sauce (bolognese or ragu)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 handful grated romano cheese (Parmesan or Grana Padano)
directions
- Bring chicken broth (or water with chicken bouillon) and leftover meat sauce to a boil in a large pot, over high heat. Add orzo pasta and stir frequently so it doesn’t stick at the bottom.
- When the soup comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer till the orzo is cooked, about 12-13 minutes or according to package instructions.
- Remove pot from heat, stir in butter and cheese, and serve immediately. Top with extra cheese, if desired.
- MAKES 6-8 SERVINGS.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
loveofitaliancooking
Germany
Hi! My name is Rosa and I write the food blog, For the Love of Italian Cooking. I am an Italo-Canadian living in Germany with my husband and three boys.