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.
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