GREEK PASTA WITH MEATBALLS AND FETA CHEESE

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This recipe is loosley based on one that I got from the Cooking Light archives. I chose to partially bake the meatballs in the oven, then finish off the baking in the marinara sauce.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups hot cooked orzo pasta
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)

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
  • 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).
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • 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 375° for 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley.
  • Serve over orzo.

MST RUPALI KHATUN
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Yum!


Philippa Morrissey
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. The meatballs are a great addition and the sauce is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanner Berglund
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


ganesh kc
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This dish was a disappointment. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Sheebu Khan
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Meh.


nickesha walker
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


tiger chief
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are always juicy and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Keith Spivey
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This dish is so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of the meatballs, sauce, and feta cheese. It's a perfect meal for a cold night.


Xavier Kirk
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Not a fan.


Jawad Ali Khaskhely
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Loved it!


Mark Kedamwana
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I made a few substitutions, such as using ground turkey instead of beef, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Mei Love You
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out dry and tough. The sauce was also bland. I was very disappointed.


Natalie Hagan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I loved the addition of feta cheese, which gave the dish a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


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