Subj : BH&G 2943
To   : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Mon Jun 07 2021 20:13:50

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Orecchiette w/Bacon Meatballs
 Categories: Pork, Pasta, Greens, Vegetables, Cheese
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
     12 oz Ground pork
      4 sl Bacon or uncured smoked
           - bacon; in 1/2" pieces *
      2 cl Garlic; fine chopped
    1/2 ts Ground black pepper;
           - divided
      2 tb Olive oil
      8 oz Dried orecchiette pasta
      2 sm Shallots; thin sliced
      3 lg Tomatoes; coarse chopped
      4 c  Kale or spinach; coarse
           - chopped
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/2 c  Shaved Parmesan
 
  In a medium bowl combine pork, bacon, garlic and 1/4
  teaspoon of the pepper until well mixed. Using a teaspoon,
  scoop the mixture into the palm of your hand and shape
  into 1-inch meatballs. Pieces of the bacon should be
  visible.
  
  In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high
  heat. Add half the meatballs. Cook and stir until
  meatballs are browned on all sides and the bacon is crisp,
  about 8 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer
  meatballs to paper towel; drain. Repeat with remaining
  meatballs. Reserving 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings in the
  skillet; set aside.
  
  Cook pasta according to package directions in lightly
  salted water; drain. Reserving about 1/4 cup of cooking
  liquid.
  
  Cook shallot in reserved bacon dripping, over medium-high
  heat, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan with
  wooden spoon to release the brown bits. Return meatballs
  to the skillet. Add tomatoes; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add
  pasta and kale; toss to combine, adding pasta liquid as
  needed to moisten the pasta. Season with salt and
  remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Top with Parmesan before
  serving.
  
  FROM THE TEST KITCHEN: Extra thick bacon does not work
  with this recipe. It's too big for the mini meatballs and
  doesn't stay incorporated into the meatballs when cooking.
  
  Makes: 4 servings
  
  Yields: 30 mini meatballs
  
  Better Homes & Gardens | July 2016
  
  MM Format by Dave Drum - 28 July 2016
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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