Greek Pasta With Meatballs And Feta Cheese Recipe

Name: Greek Pasta With Meatballs And Feta Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups hot cooked orzo pasta; Meatballs; 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb lean ground lamb; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided; 1 large egg white; 2 cups marinara sauce; 3 ounces feta cheese (3/4 cup and crumbled)

Servings: persons

2 cups hot cooked orzo pasta
Meatballs
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb lean ground lamb
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 large egg white
2 cups marinara sauce
3 ounces feta cheese (3/4 cup and crumbled)

1
Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
2
Combine breadcrumbs , oregano, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, lamb and garlic in a medium bowl; stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley. Add egg white, stirring mixture until just combined. Shape mixture into 12 (1-inch) meatballs; cover and chill meatballs 5 minutes. (Can be made ahead of time).
3
Preheat oven to 375.
4
Bake the meatballs on a roaster pan for 20 minutes. Drain the fat, if necessary. Place the meatballs in a new baking dish and spoon the marinara sauce over meatballs; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley.
5
Serve over orzo.

972

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups hot cooked orzo pasta, Meatballs, 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Greek Pasta With Meatballs And Feta Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Pasta With Meatballs And Feta Cheese

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