Joy's Italian Meatballs with Orzo

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 344.7
  • Total Fat: 14.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 39.9 mg
  • Sodium: 1,059.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
  • Protein: 17.0 g

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Introduction

Leftovers are very good. Orzo is fun. Leftovers are very good. Orzo is fun.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 pound turkey meatballs
    1 large onion, chopped
    1 TBSP olive oil
    14 oz beef broth
    1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
    1 can diced tomatoes
    4 plum tomatoes, chopped
    1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Saute onions in olive oil until tender. Add beef broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo, meatballs and diced tomatoes. Return to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 7-8 minutes until liquid is reduced, stirring occasionally.
Add plum tomatoes and cook 5-8 minutes until orzo is tender. Stir frequently. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELDORADO_MOM.