Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 10 ounces lean ground sirloin
2. 5 tablespoons acini di pepe pasta, divided
3. 1/4 cup fresh ground breadcrumbs
4. 1 egg
5. 1 teaspoon basil
6. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
8. 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
9. 1 garlic clove, minced
10. 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
11. 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
12. 1/3 cup chopped onion
Directions:
1. Combine beef, 2 tbsps pasta, bread crumbs, egg, 1 tbsp parsley, 1/2 tsp basil, salt, pepper and garlic in medium bowl. Form into 28-30 1-inch meatballs.
2. Bring broth, tomato sauce, onion and remaining 1/2 tsp basil to a boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Carefully add meatballs to broth.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
4. Add remaining 3 tbsp pasta; cook 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
5. Garnish with remaining parsley.
Enjoy your meal!