Are you craving a dish that combines the hearty flavors of meatballs with the comforting texture of orzo pasta? Look no further than the delightful combination of meatballs and orzo. This classic dish is a delightful culinary journey that tantalizes taste buds with its juicy meatballs, tender orzo, and flavorful sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will take you on a step-by-step adventure to create the perfect meatballs orzo dish that will leave you and your loved ones satisfied and craving more.
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ESCAROLE AND ORZO SOUP WITH TURKEY PARMESAN MEATBALLS
Steps:
- Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl to blend. Mix in breadcrumbs; let stand 5 minutes. Add turkey, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper; gently stir to blend. Using wet hands, shape turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on baking sheet; cover and chill 30 minutes.
- Bring 8 cups chicken broth to boil in large pot. Add carrots and orzo; reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered 8 minutes. Add turkey meatballs and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in chopped escarole and simmer until turkey meatballs, orzo, and escarole are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm over medium heat, thinning with more broth if desired.)
- Ladle soup into bowls and serve.
BROTHY ORZO AND PORK MEATBALLS
In this one-pot dinner recipe, meatballs are given a makeover for spring. Ground pork, fennel seed, and Parmesan are mixed togther and formed into meatballs that cook in a light, bright broth with orzo pasta, lemon juice, and fresh dill.
Provided by Riley Wofford
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grate onion; squeeze out excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl (you should have 1/2 cup onion). Add pork, egg, fennel seeds, cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir until just combined (do not overmix). With dampened hands, roll mixture into 24 balls, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- In a medium pot, bring broth and 1 cup water to a boil. Add orzo; cook 5 minutes. Add meatballs, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring once, until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes more. Stir in lemon juice; season to taste. Serve with a drizzle of oil, more cheese, pepper, dill, and lemon wedges.
PARMESAN ORZO AND MEATBALLS
Skillet dinner in just 30 minutes? Try this hearty dish that gets a jump start from frozen meatballs. Save money on groceries and use Freezer-Friendly Turkey Meatballs in place of store-bought frozen ones!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook stir-fry vegetables and dressing over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta and meatballs. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in tomato. Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and pasta is tender. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g
ORZO WITH MINI SAUSAGE MEATBALLS AND KALE
Steps:
- Remove the casings from each sausage link, then pinch about 1 teaspoon sausage with your fingers and roll it into a mini meatball. Repeat with remaining sausage. (Each link should yield 10 to 13 meatballs.) Brown the meatballs in a large cast-iron, enameled cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat, until nicely browned all over, about 6 minutes total.
- Add the chicken stock to the pan along with the orzo. Cover and simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes. Lift the lid and give it a stir, making sure no pasta is sticking to the pan. Add the kale, nestle it in, then cover and simmer another 2 minutes. Lift the lid and add the juice from half the lemon (cut the remaining half into wedges). Stir and simmer until the orzo is just al dente, an additional minute or so. Season to taste with a pinch of salt if needed.
- Divide among shallow bowls and garnish with plenty of grated Parmesan, along with extra lemon wedges and parsley. And crusty bread. Always.
MEATBALLS & ORZO
This is one of the very first dishes I made when I first got married and it is one of our top favorite dishes. It is a comfort food for me. It's not a soup dish, it's thicker than soup.
Provided by Eyemadreamer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 23m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions in olive oil until tender.
- Add beef broth, bring to a boil.
- Stir in orzo, meatballs and tomatoes, return to a boil.
- Cover & reduce to medium heat. Simmer for about 8 minutes.
- Serve in bowls, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese ontop if desired.
GREEK MEATBALLS WITH TZATZIKI AND ORZO WITH FETA AND WALNUTS
Use the dip and meatballs when you have holiday parties as easy snacks or, combine with orzo to serve as a delicious dinner. The meatballs freeze well.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a cooling rack over 2 baking sheets for roasting the meatballs and toasting the pita.
- Soak the bread in the milk. Peel the cucumber and grate into a strainer. Salt it and let it drain for 20 minutes.
- Pour the EVOO into a bowl, then add the meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Squeeze out the bread and crumble between your fingers as you add it to the meat. Add the mint, onions, oregano, cinnamon, 2 of the garlic cloves, egg and 1/2 of the lemon juice, and mix to combine.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, form the meat mixture into about 24 balls and place on the baking sheet. Roast to golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the oven and place the broiler on high. Char the pita under the broiler, 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side.
- Press the cucumber in the strainer to get out the excess water and add to a food processor. Then add the yogurt, dill, remaining 1 clove garlic, zest and remaining juice of the lemon. Season the sauce with cumin and salt and process until smooth.
- Serve the meatballs with the sauce and pitas and alongside the Orzo with Feta and Walnuts.
- Heat a medium pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and cook the orzo to al dente, 7 minutes. Toast the walnuts until fragrant in small pan over medium heat. Combine the orzo with the walnuts, parsley, feta and a drizzle of EVOO and season with pepper.
LAMB MEATBALLS OVER SPINACH AND ORZO
My husband and I purchase a couple of lambs every year from the 4H at the county fair and I am always looking for ways to use ground lamb.This is a recipe I found in the news paper many years ago when ever we serve it it gets raved reviews the creamy orzo and spinach are great together..
Provided by Mamarita
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl combine lamb,1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper,garlic,grated lemon peel and rosemary. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls saute until cooked browned all over. Remove from skillet set a side pour off excess fat.
- Add orzo, chicken broth and spinach cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until spinachis limp. Add half n half and salt and pepper to taste, return meatballs to pan and heat through.
Tips:
- Choose the right orzo. For the best results, use a small or medium-sized orzo pasta. This will ensure that the orzo cooks evenly and doesn't become mushy.
- Brown the meatballs thoroughly. Browning the meatballs before adding them to the soup will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
- Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Add vegetables to the soup. Vegetables will add flavor and nutrition to the soup. You can use any vegetables you like, but some good options include carrots, celery, onion, and spinach.
- Season the soup to taste. Once the soup is finished cooking, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
Conclusion:
This meatball orzo soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this meatball orzo soup a try.
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