Orecchiette With Bacon Meatballs Recipe

Recipe By Better Homes and Gardens

Bacon meatballs are the key flavor moment in this pasta. When shaping the meatballs, make sure you can see bits of the bacon sticking out. They crisp up in the skillet, and their drippings form the base for the simple pan sauce.

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53minstotal
30minsPrep
23minsCook
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23m.Cook
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Ingredients for Orecchiette With Bacon Meatballs Recipe

  • 3 ounce Ground pork
  • 0.13 inch 4 slices bacon or uncured smoked bacon, cut into
  • 1/2 Cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 0.13 teaspoon Ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/2-3/4 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 ounce Dried orecchiette pasta
  • 1/2 Small shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 Large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup Kale or spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 0.06 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.13 cup Shaved parmesan
Nutrition
value
475
calories per serving
18 g Fat35 g Protein65 g Carbs9 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    18g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Carbs
    65g
  • Fiber
    9g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    65g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Fiber
    9g

Fats

  • Fat
    18g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    417mg
  • Iron
    5mg
  • Vitamin A
    1767mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    5mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    244mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    211mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    2mcg
  • Magnesium
    148mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    505mg
  • Selenium
    35mcg
  • Zinc
    4mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Better Homes and Gardens