Description
This Meatball Orzo Skillet Recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that combines savory meatballs, orzo pasta, and gooey cheese for a comforting and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
For Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Skillet:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup baby spinach (chopped)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- Optional red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Prepare Meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Cook Meatballs: Brown meatballs in olive oil in a skillet. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Skillet: Cook diced onion, then add orzo, broth, diced tomatoes. Simmer and return meatballs to the pan.
- Finish Dish: Stir in spinach, top with mozzarella. Cover and cook until cheese melts. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- For a one-pan bake, transfer the skillet to a 400°F oven after adding cheese and bake uncovered for 5–7 minutes.
- You can also use frozen pre-cooked meatballs to save time—just adjust the cook time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
