How To Make Asparagus & Meatball Orzo
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground meat (beef or pork)
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb orzo pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine ground meat, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and shape into meatballs.
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Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add asparagus pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
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Return meatballs to the skillet and pour in chicken broth. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
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Serve the meatball and asparagus mixture over cooked orzo pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 412kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 76mg
- Sodium : 621mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 26g
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