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Recipes:
For the Meatballs
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
For the Marinara Sauce
2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Orzo
1 cup dry orzo pasta
Salt (for pasta water)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper until combined.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, cook orzo according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat marinara sauce over medium heat. Add dried oregano and red pepper flakes (if using), and stir to combine.
Once the meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to soak in the flavors.
To serve, place a portion of cooked orzo on each plate, top with meatballs and marinara sauce, and sprinkle with extra Parmesan and basil if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 25 minutes, Total Time: 40 minutes, Kcal: 480 per serving, Servings: 4
