Finely chop 1 Onion.
Grate 1 Tomato.
In a large bowl, combine 500 grams Mixed Ground Meat, the chopped onion, grated tomato, and a handful of chopped Parsley.
Add 70 grams Breadcrumbs and 1 tbsp Tomato Paste.
Drizzle in 1 tbsp Oil.
Season with Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Paprika Powder, and Oregano.
Mix thoroughly until the mixture is uniform.
Meatballs with Orzo Pasta
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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
- 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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Shape small meatballs from the mixture.
In a pan, heat a little oil or butter over medium heat.
Fry the meatballs until they are browned evenly on all sides and cooked through.
Remove from the pan and set aside.
In a pot, bring 2 cups Water to a boil with a pinch of Salt.
Add 400 grams Orzo Pasta and cook over medium heat until tender and the water is absorbed (about 10–12 min).
Fluff with a fork and set aside.
To the cooked orzo, stir in 150 grams Spinach and 120 grams Frozen Peas.
Cook briefly until the spinach wilts and the peas are heated through.
Place the orzo mixture on plates.
Top with the fried meatballs.
Optionally, garnish with extra chopped Parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your meal!
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Mild
Easy
45 min
Spiciness
Mild
Difficulty
Easy
Time
45 min
Preparation
15 min
Cooking
30 min
- 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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