Chicken Meatballs with Peppers and Orzo
Ingredients
- 1 1 ground turkey or chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 1/2 panko
- 1/2 1/2 Parmesan grated
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt each
- 2 garlic large cloves , minced
- 12 12 sliced peppers – (see notes)
- 1/4 1/4 capers (optional)
- 14 plain tomato sauce one -ounce can
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
- 8 8 orzo uncooked
- 1/4 1/4 mascarponecream cheese, goat cheese, cream, or butter of – I used , but you could also use
- kosher salt, Parmesan, and parsley for finishing
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Instructions
- Meatballs: Mix meatball ingredients together. Roll into meatballs. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add a swizzle of olive oil. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside. (Alternatively, you can bake the meatballs – fresh or frozen – at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.)
- Sauce: Add peppers and garlic to the same pan, plus a little more oil if you need it. Get all the yummy browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Sauté for 5-10 minutes.
- Sauce: Add meatballs into the pan. Stir in tomato sauce and capers. Bring to a low simmer and let it hang out (add a little water if it gets too dry).
- Orzo: Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and toss with something creamy. Season with salt, Parmesan, and parsley.
- You’re Done: Plate and serve! Top with more Parmesan and parsley because you are just that fancy.
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