Greek Pasta with Meatballs Recipe

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Greek Pasta with Meatballs
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
  3. Combine breadcrumbs 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° 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 ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 537.75 Kcal (2251 kJ)
Calories from fat 316.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.13g 54%
Cholesterol 95.78mg 32%
Sodium 933.83mg 39%
Potassium 491.57mg 10%
Total Carbs 28.22g 9%
Sugars 10.27g 41%
Dietary Fiber 3.99g 16%
Protein 27.09g 54%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 9%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 84.5mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.64 Kcal (568 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.86g 54%
Cholesterol 24.16mg 32%
Sodium 235.55mg 39%
Potassium 123.99mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.12g 9%
Sugars 2.59g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.01g 16%
Protein 6.83g 54%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 9%
Iron 0.7mg 15%
Calcium 21.3mg 8%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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