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Meatballs with Orzo Pasta

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Flora

Flora

292 Recipes

Mild

Easy

45 min

Spiciness

Mild

Difficulty

Easy

Time

45 min

Preparation

15 min

Cooking

30 min

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Meatballs with Orzo Pasta is a Mediterranean dish featuring savory meatballs served over tender orzo pasta mixed with spinach and peas.

Mild

Easy

45 min

Spiciness

Mild

Difficulty

Easy

Time

45 min

Preparation

15 min

Cooking

30 min

Allergens
Lactose-Free
  • Mixed Ground Meat

    500 grams

  • Tomato

    1

  • Parsley

  • Onion

    1

  • Salt

  • Pepper

  • Garlic Powder

  • Paprika Powder

  • Oregano

  • Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Tomato Paste

    1 tablespoon

  • Breadcrumbs

    70 grams

  • Orzo Pasta

    400 grams

  • Frozen Pea

    120 grams

  • Spinach

    150 grams

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Prepare the Meatball Mixture

  1. 1

    Finely chop 1 Onion.

  2. 2

    Grate 1 Tomato.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine 500 grams Mixed Ground Meat, the chopped onion, grated tomato, and a handful of chopped Parsley.

  4. 4

    Add 70 grams Breadcrumbs and 1 tbsp Tomato Paste.

  5. 5

    Drizzle in 1 tbsp Oil.

  6. 6

    Season with Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Paprika Powder, and Oregano.

  7. 7

    Mix thoroughly until the mixture is uniform.

Form and Cook the Meatballs

  1. 1

    Shape small meatballs from the mixture.

  2. 2

    In a pan, heat a little oil or butter over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Fry the meatballs until they are browned evenly on all sides and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Remove from the pan and set aside.

Cook the Orzo Pasta

  1. 1

    In a pot, bring 2 cups Water to a boil with a pinch of Salt.

  2. 2

    Add 400 grams Orzo Pasta and cook over medium heat until tender and the water is absorbed (about 10–12 min).

  3. 3

    Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Add the Vegetables

  1. 1

    To the cooked orzo, stir in 150 grams Spinach and 120 grams Frozen Peas.

  2. 2

    Cook briefly until the spinach wilts and the peas are heated through.

Assemble and Serve

  1. 1

    Place the orzo mixture on plates.

  2. 2

    Top with the fried meatballs.

  3. 3

    Optionally, garnish with extra chopped Parsley.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately and enjoy your meal!

Flora

Flora

292 Recipes

Mild

Easy

45 min

Spiciness

Mild

Difficulty

Easy

Time

45 min

Preparation

15 min

Cooking

30 min

Allergens
Lactose-Free
  • Mixed Ground Meat

    500 grams

  • Tomato

    1

  • Parsley

  • Onion

    1

  • Salt

  • Pepper

  • Garlic Powder

  • Paprika Powder

  • Oregano

  • Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Tomato Paste

    1 tablespoon

  • Breadcrumbs

    70 grams

  • Orzo Pasta

    400 grams

  • Frozen Pea

    120 grams

  • Spinach

    150 grams

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