| Prep time: 15min |
Cooking time: 20min |
| Serving 4 | Regular |






In a large bowl combine mince, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, basil, feta and egg. Season with salt and pepper and combine well. Roll heaped tablespoons of mince mixture into balls and set aside on a large plate (makes 24 balls).
Lean beef mince
Garlic, crushed
Breadcrumbs
Basil leaves, finely chopped (plus extra to serve)
Feta cheese, crumbled (plus extra to serve)
Egg, lightly beaten
Salt and pepper



Add the passata, stock and 500 ml (2 cups) water to a large saucepan. Cover and bring to the boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add meatballs and cook for 5 minutes. Add beans and cook for a further 2 to 3 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Remove from heat and stir in kale.
Beef stock
Green beans, cut into 3 cm pieces
Kale (or spinach), trimmed and finely shredded
Macaroni
Passata


Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with extra basil and feta. Serve with rye bread and lemon wedges.
Basil leaves, finely chopped (plus extra to serve)
Feta cheese, crumbled (plus extra to serve)
Rye bread, toasted
Lemon wedges, to serve