Name: Asparagus & Meatball Orzo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground meat (beef or pork); 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 lb orzo pasta; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Asparagus & Meatball Orzo Recipe

Kathe Varney Modified: February 12, 2024

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How To Make Asparagus & Meatball Orzo

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb ground meat (beef or pork)
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb orzo pasta
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground meat, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and shape into meatballs.
Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add asparagus pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
Return meatballs to the skillet and pour in chicken broth. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
Serve the meatball and asparagus mixture over cooked orzo pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.