"This takes a little advance preparation, but it is great to come home to after a long day. Pastina and acini di pepe pasta is very small pasta and can be added the last hour or so of the cooking time...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 egg, slightly beaten
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1/4 cup breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1 teaspoon basil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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6 cups chicken stock
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1 cup boneless cooked chicken breast (baked or boiled and chopped into shreds)
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1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
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1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
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1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
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2 cups escarole or 2 cups spinach, torn into small pieces
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2 bay leaves
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1/4 cup pastina pasta or 1/4 cup acini di pepe pasta
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parmesan cheese, for serving