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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.
500 grams
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1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon
70 grams
400 grams
120 grams
150 grams
Prepare the Meatball Mixture
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.
Form and Cook the Meatballs
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.
Cook the Orzo Pasta
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.
Add the Vegetables
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.
Assemble and Serve
Place the orzo mixture on plates.
Top with the fried meatballs.
Optionally, garnish with extra chopped Parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your meal!