INGREDIENTS
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2 ounces smoked bacon (about 4 slices), frozen
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8 ounces ground veal
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8 ounces ground pork
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8 garlic cloves, 2 whole, 4 finely chopped, 2 thinly sliced
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1 onion, halved, divided
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1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
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⅛ teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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12 ounces orecchiette
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5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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8 ounces maitake mushrooms, tough stems removed, torn into pieces
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1 bunch Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves chopped
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Finely grated Parmesan (for serving)