1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup breadcrumbs

3/4 lb ground beef (85/10)

3/4 lb ground sweet Italian sausage

2 tablespoons tomato paste

4 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons minced Italian parsley

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 oz diced smoked beef

1 yellow onion, diced

2 large carrots, diced

3 ribs celery, diced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

8 cups chicken stock

1 cup acini de pepe pasta

5 oz baby kale

2 teaspoons lemon zest

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Finely grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste