What can I say!? It's macaroni and meatballs. You got your carbs. You got your protein. And nobody is going hungry here.
What you will need
1 lb Ground Beef
1 tsp Salt
1/2 lb Macaroni
8 oz. Pesto
5 cups Chicken Broth
1 Tbsp Calabrian Chili, optional
Black Pepper
(Nutritional facts 325 calories, 19.34 g fat, 19.7 g carbohydrates, 16.93 g protein, 40 mg cholesterol, 517 mg sodium)How to cook
1
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2
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3
![k pepper. Mix well.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8844915-1587658858022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and salt. Add a few turns of black pepper. Mix well.
4
![a Tablespoon is what you're going for in this dish.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8844915-1587658858022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NiZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0y.jpg)
Pinch off small chunks of meat and roll them into balls. About the size of a Tablespoon is what you're going for in this dish.
5
![shimmer, add the meatballs. Fry the meatballs until caramelized and crusty on two sides. You can use a soup pot for this recipe, but you would need to fry the meatballs in batches or in a separate pan.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8844915-1587658858022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9OCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
Heat up some oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the meatballs. Fry the meatballs until caramelized and crusty on two sides. You can use a soup pot for this recipe, but you would need to fry the meatballs in batches or in a separate pan.
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![the pan.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8844915-1587658858022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTEmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
Add the chicken broth. Stir to release those crispy bits from the bottom of the pan.
7
![ged beneath the broth.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8844915-1587658858022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTImcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Add the macaroni. Stir to settle the noodles and ensure they are all submerged beneath the broth.
8
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Stir in the Calabrian chili.
9
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Let the pot come up to a gentle boil over high heat.
10
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Hold at a simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the macaroni is tender.
11
![](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8844915-1587658858022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTgmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
This will result in a brothy dish. Ladle it out and serve with pesto.
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