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Garlic Meatball Orzo

Creamy Garlic Meatball Orzo (Easy One-Pan Dinner)

If you love a cozy one-pan dinner, this Tomato Garlic Meatball Orzo is about to become a staple. The orzo cooks right in the pan so it soaks up all the garlic butter flavor while the meatballs warm through.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1½ cups orzo
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 package Mama Mancini’s Jumbo Meatballs
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • Fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the orzo and toast it for 2–3 minutes, letting it lightly golden and soak up the flavor from the garlic butter.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and give everything a stir. Add the Mama Mancini’s Jumbo Meatballs, reduce the heat to low-medium, and cook according to the package instructions (about 20 minutes). Stir occasionally so the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
  4. Once the orzo is tender and the meatballs are heated through, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan until creamy and glossy.
  5. Finish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

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