Description
Baked Greek Meatballs with Orzo is a delicious and healthy dish that combines flavorful meatballs with tender orzo pasta, infused with Mediterranean spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat. Add the cooked orzo and stir to combine.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the skillet with the orzo and sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and serve warm.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and orzo.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the orzo for extra nutrition.
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Greek Meatballs, Orzo, Mediterranean, Healthy Recipe