PARMESAN MEATBALLS IN MOZZARELLA BASIL CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

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Parmesan Meatballs in Mozzarella Basil Cream Sauce Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 39

12 oz. orzo pasta
Parmesan Meatballs
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs*
1 cup finely freshly grated Parmesan
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup dry chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
a couple splashes of milk
Mozzarella Basil Cream Sauce
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
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup loosely packed flat leaf parsley, minced
10 basil leafs, chiffonade**
Garnish (optional)
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
fresh basil
fresh parsley
freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1.Parmesan Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil (for easy cleanup). Add all of the Parmesan Meatball ingredients to a large bowl and mix until evenly combined. Form meatballs into heaping 1 tablespoon balls (approximately 40 meatballs). 2.Lightly coat the bottom of a large nonstick skillet with olive oil and heat to medium high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides (I did mine in two batches), drain on paper towels then line on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 -15 minute or until cooked through.*** 3.Meanwhile, cook orzo pasta in generously salted water. 4.Mozzarella Basil Cream Sauce: Whisk cornstarch with milk, set aside. 5.Melt butter in olive oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add shallots and garlic and sauté for 60 seconds. Sprinkle in flour and cook while stirring for 3 minutes then turn heat to low. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then milk, then heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth. Turn heat to medium high and bring the sauce to a simmer while stirring constantly. Stir in Dijon and dry spices and continue to simmer until almost thickened, stirring occasionally. Add peas and continue to simmer until thickened and peas are cooked through. 6.Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, followed by mozzarella cheese until melted. Stir in fresh basil and fresh parsley, followed by orzo and meatballs, adding additional milk if necessary to reach desired consistency. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper and/or red pepper flakes to taste. 7.Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese, and fresh parsley/basil and lemon (optional). Notes *Panko are Japanese breadcrumbs and can be fond next to the traditional breadcrumbs. **To see how to chiffonade basil, click HERE ***Alternatively you can bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through without browning first. ***You can refrigerate raw meatballs or meatballs once cooked to make this a super quick meal to throw together later.

Kevin Riddle
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Jean Pierre
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great. The sauce was a little too thick for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use less cornstarch in the sau


Songezo Zweni
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This dish was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Motivation Swimming club
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I made this recipe for my dinner party and it was a huge success! The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


SK35gameing
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Jana Beller
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great. The sauce was a little too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making this again, but I'll use a different sauce.


Alex Obioma
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was amazing and the meatballs were moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


A Dabi
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The meatballs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hailey Lizarraga
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Joel Seaton
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs are moist and tender. I will definitely be making this dish again.