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One-Pan Orzo Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

One-Pan Orzo Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe Image

None

Easy

30 min

Spiciness

None

Difficulty

Easy

Time

30 min

Preparation

15 min

Cooking

15 min

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Enjoy a comforting, flavorful one-pan meal featuring juicy spiced meatballs, a rich tomato sauce, tender orzo, and sweet green peas. This dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

None

Easy

30 min

Spiciness

None

Difficulty

Easy

Time

30 min

Preparation

15 min

Cooking

15 min

  • minced meat

    500 grams

  • Parsley

    1 bunch

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Turmeric

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Garlic

    2 cloves

  • Sweet Paprika Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Cayenne Pepper

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Savory

    1 teaspoon

  • Tomato Concentrate

    2 tablespoons

  • Butter

    1 tablespoon

  • Cherry Tomato

    1

  • Diced tomatoes

    1

  • Orzo

    200 grams

  • Frozen Pea

    300 grams

Preparation

  1. 1

    Place the minced meat, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, turmeric, minced garlic, sweet paprika powder, cayenne pepper, savory, and tomato concentrate into a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix the ingredients together until thoroughly combined.

  3. 3

    Shape the mixture into small, even meatballs.

Cooking

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Fry the meatballs until they are browned on all sides.

  3. 3

    Pour the cans of tomatoes into the pan.

  4. 4

    Add the orzo to the tomato and meatball mixture.

  5. 5

    Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent sticking.

  7. 7

    Stir the frozen peas into the pan.

  8. 8

    Cook everything for an additional 5 minutes until the peas are heated through and the orzo is tender.

Serving

  1. 1

    Garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.

None

Easy

30 min

Spiciness

None

Difficulty

Easy

Time

30 min

Preparation

15 min

Cooking

15 min

  • minced meat

    500 grams

  • Parsley

    1 bunch

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Turmeric

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Garlic

    2 cloves

  • Sweet Paprika Powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Cayenne Pepper

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Savory

    1 teaspoon

  • Tomato Concentrate

    2 tablespoons

  • Butter

    1 tablespoon

  • Cherry Tomato

    1

  • Diced tomatoes

    1

  • Orzo

    200 grams

  • Frozen Pea

    300 grams

1 Recipe Reviews

Marcel Aichberger

10/10

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