Greek Pasta With Meatballs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook orzo pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
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.
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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	597.96 Kcal (2504 kJ)
Calories from fat	359.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.92g	61%
Cholesterol	116.08mg	39%
Sodium	1188.38mg	50%
Potassium	505.71mg	11%
Total Carbs	29.13g	10%
Sugars	11.18g	45%
Dietary Fiber	3.99g	16%
Protein	30.28g	61%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	9%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	196.9mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.62 Kcal (597 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.52g	61%
Cholesterol	27.69mg	39%
Sodium	283.45mg	50%
Potassium	120.62mg	11%
Total Carbs	6.95g	10%
Sugars	2.67g	45%
Dietary Fiber	0.95g	16%
Protein	7.22g	61%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	9%
Iron	0.7mg	17%
Calcium	47mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
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