INGREDIENTS
1 lb
ground beef (I use 90% lean)
1 tsp
minced garlic
1 tsp
dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp
dried parsley
1
egg
1/3 cup
parmesan cheese (finely grated)
1/3 cup
Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
pepper
cooking spray
2 tsp
olive oil
1/2 cup
onion (finely diced)
2
stalks celery (sliced)
2
carrots (peeled and diced)
15 oz
can crushed tomatoes (do not drain)
16 oz
can tomato sauce
6 cups
beef broth
1 tsp
dried Italian seasoning
salt and pepper
3/4 cup
dry short pasta (such as ditalini)
2 tbsp
fresh parsley (chopped)
parmesan cheese for serving (optional)