Brothy Orzo And Pork Meatballs Food

ITALIAN MEATBALLS WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Chop half the basil leaves and reserve the rest for serving. Mix the chopped basil with the mince, garlic and oregano. Season and roll into 20-24 meatballs.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan over a fairly high heat and brown the meatballs all over for 5-6 mins. Stir in the passata and bring to the boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook for another 10 mins.
• Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the orzo following pack instructions. Once cooked, drain and spoon onto a serving platter or individual plates. Top with the meatballs, then shave over the Parmesan and scatter with the reserved basil leaves.

MEDITERRANEAN PORK AND ORZO

Steps:

• Rub pork with pepper; cut into 1-in. cubes. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Stir in orzo and salt; cook, uncovered, 8 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until orzo is tender and spinach is wilted, 45-60 seconds longer. Drain., Add tomatoes to pork; heat through. Stir in orzo mixture and cheese.

PARMESAN ORZO AND MEATBALLS

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.

BROTHY ORZO AND PORK MEATBALLS

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.

ASPARAGUS & MEATBALL ORZO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put the meatballs on a tray lined with foil, season and cook for 20 mins until cooked through. Meanwhile, bring a pan of salted water to the boil, add the orzo and cook for 4 mins, then add the asparagus and simmer for 4 mins more. Drain, then tip back into the pan along with the meatballs and crème fraîche, mix and season well.

MEATBALLS & ORZO

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.

LAMB MEATBALLS AND ORZO

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat the egg.
• Add in the ground lamb, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, dill, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Shape lamb mixture into 1-inch balls; place balls on a large baking sheet with a rim.
• Bake in a 400° oven for about 10 minutes or until browned.
• Take out of oven and set aside.
• Bring to chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
• Add in the orzo; stir to combine.
• Boil for 1 minute.
• Transfer orzo mixture into a 2 1/2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray; spread mixture out evenly.
• Place meatballs on top.
• Decrease oven temp to 350° and bake, covered, for 40-50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.