Meatball Parm Orzo

• porzioni: 6 servings
• tempo di preparazione: 20 minutes
• tempo totale: 45 minutes

Ingredienti

1 lb. ground beef

1 large egg

1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 1/2 c.)

1/4 c. Italian bread crumbs

2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

1 tbsp. heavy cream

1 tsp. Italian seasoning or dried oregano

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes

1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

10 oz. orzo (about 1 1/4 c.)

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 1/2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 3/4 c.), divided

1/2 c. shredded mozzarella

Fresh basil leaves, for serving

Istruzioni

Meatballs

In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, Parmesan, bread crumbs, basil, cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using); season with salt and black pepper. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, mix until well combined. Using a large cookie scoop or spoon, portion mixture into 15 meatballs (about 3 Tbsp. each).

In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.

Sauce & Pasta

Turn on broiler. In a large bowl, crush tomatoes with your hands or a potato masher.

Add tomatoes and their juices, Italian seasoning, and 3 c. water to meatballs; season with salt and black pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a large plate. Add orzo to sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.

Stir in butter and 1/2 c. Parmesan until melted. Return meatballs to skillet and top with mozzarella and remaining 1/4 c. Parmesan.

Broil, watching closely, until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Top with basil.

Nutrizione

• Calorie: 544
• Grassi Totali: 34 g
• Grassi Saturi: 14 g
• Grassi Trans: 1 g
• Colesterolo: 121 mg
• Sodio: 687 mg
• Carboidrati Totali: 23 g
• Fibra Alimentare: 4 g
• Zuccheri Totali: 4 g
• Proteine: 32 g