Orzo and Meatballs in Mozzarella Basil Cream Sauce
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Carlsbad Cravings · by Jen★ 5.0 (4)

Orzo and Meatballs in Mozzarella Basil Cream Sauce

NUTRITION · PER SERVING65M COOK
CAL 59%·PRO 100%
CARBS 92G31% OF CAL
16G FIBER58G OTHER18G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 58G44% OF CAL
26G SAT32G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Orzo pasta with seasoned beef meatballs in a creamy mozzarella and basil sauce with peas. This is a comforting one-pan dinner with tender meatballs and a rich, savory cream sauce.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 4
  • 12 oz orzo pasta
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (*)
  • 1 cup finely freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • a couple splashes of milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small shallot
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups milk ((I use lowfat))
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional))
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed flat leaf parsley, minced
  • 10 basil leafs (chiffonade**)
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil
  • fresh parsley
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice
PREP
40M
SODIUM
2127MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.