Greek Pasta With Meatballs

Total Time: 38 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups orzo pasta, cooked
• 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb lean ground lamb
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (divided)
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce (bottled, store bought)
• 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees f.
• 2 cook orzo pasta according to package directions; drain. keep warm.
• 3 combine breacrumbs and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium bowl; stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley. add egg whites, stirring mixture until just combined. shape mixture into 12 (1-inch) meatballs; cover and chill meatballs 5 minutes.
• 4 heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. add meatballs to pan; cook 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. drain well; wipe pan clean with paper towels. return meatballs to pan. spoon marinara sauce over meatballs; sprinkle with cheese. bake at 375 degrees f. for 11 minutes or until meatballs are done. sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley. serve over orzo.