PARMESAN ORZO AND MEATBALLS

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Skillet dinner in just 30 minutes? Try this hearty dish that gets a jump start from frozen meatballs. Save money on groceries and use Freezer-Friendly Turkey Meatballs in place of store-bought frozen ones!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag)
2 tablespoons Italian dressing
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 oz)
16 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs (from 16-oz bag)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook stir-fry vegetables and dressing over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta and meatballs. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in tomato. Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and pasta is tender. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

Liaqat Ali khan
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Ukachukwu Chimaobi
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I loved this dish! The meatballs were so flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly.


Saber Howlader
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This recipe is a winner! The meatballs were delicious and the orzo was cooked perfectly.


MrBranBran2U
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


Joshua Cox
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The meatballs were moist and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly.


Anup “Phyco” Chhetri
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This was a great recipe. The meatballs were flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly.


Aryaankhan143 Khan
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Heather Purvis
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.


Rylee Grace
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The orzo was also cooked perfectly.


Bhisan Pakhrin
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the meatballs and orzo.


Jonathon
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This was my first time making meatballs and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs were delicious.


Deidre Abernathy
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The meatballs are so easy to make and the orzo is the perfect side dish.


Fatema Tul Nishi
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This dish was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of Parmesan cheese and herbs.