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Meatball Parm Orzo

This meatball Parm orzo has all the makings of your favorite weeknight meal with all the heartiness and flavor of a meatball sub in a simple one-pot pasta.

Original recipe: delish.com

Yield:
6 servings
Prep:
20 min
Cook:
0 sec
Total:
45 min
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Ingredients

  1. 1 lb. ground beef
  2. 1 large egg
  3. 1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
  4. 1/4 c. Italian breadcrumbs
  5. 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh basil
  6. 1 tbsp. heavy cream
  7. 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or dried oregano
  8. 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  9. Kosher salt
  10. Freshly ground black pepper
  11. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  12. 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes
  13. 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  14. 10 oz. orzo (about 1 1/4 cups)
  15. 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  16. 1 1/2 oz. Parmesan, finely grated (about 3/4 cup), divided
  17. 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
  18. Fresh basil leaves, for serving

Instructions

  1. 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).
  2. 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.

  3. Sauce & Pasta

    Turn on broiler. In a large bowl, crush tomatoes with your hands or a potato masher.
  4. Add tomatoes and their juices, Italian seasoning, and 3 cups 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.
  5. Stir in butter and 1/2 cup Parmesan until melted. Return meatballs to skillet and top with mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  6. Broil, watching closely, until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Top with basil.