Description
Greek Meatballs and Orzo Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that combines juicy meatballs with tender orzo pasta, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. With its vibrant ingredients and aromatic spices, you’ll find yourself transported to a sunny Greek taverna with every bite.
Ingredients
- – 1 lb ground turkey
- – 1 cup orzo pasta
- – 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- – 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- – 3 cloves garlic, minced
- – 1 medium onion, chopped
- – 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- – 2 tsp dried oregano
- – 2 tbsp olive oil
- – Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and half of the parsley until well combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
4. Add diced tomatoes (with juice) and orzo to the skillet; stir to combine.
5. Pour in enough chicken broth or water to cover by about an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
6. Serve garnished with crumbled feta cheese and remaining parsley.