Italian Wedding Pasta Recipe

This comforting and flavorful Italian Wedding Soup recipe, inspired by a Good Housekeeping find, is a must-try! Tender meatballs simmered in a rich broth with delicate pasta and fresh vegetables make this a perfect weeknight meal or special occasion dish. Get ready to savor every spoonful of this classic Italian-American comfort food.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 471.5 kcal
Protein 62g
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Ingredients for Italian Wedding Pasta

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How to Make Italian Wedding Pasta

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.
  3. Add carrots and celery to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
  4. Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes (undrained), oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, return the meatballs to the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions, until tender. Stir in the chopped parsley during the last minute of cooking.
  7. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

36g

Carbs

17g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Italian Wedding Pasta?

Italian Wedding Pasta takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Italian Wedding Pasta?

Italian Wedding Pasta has approximately 471.5 calories per serving, with about 62 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Italian Wedding Pasta?

The key ingredients for Italian Wedding Pasta are Ground Turkey, Dried Breadcrumbs, Fresh Parsley Leaves, Garlic Clove, Egg, Romano Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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