Lamb Meatballs over Spinach and Orzo |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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My husband and I purchase a couple of lambs every year from the 4H at the county fair and I am always looking for ways to use ground lamb.This is a recipe I found in the news paper many years ago when ever we serve it it gets raved reviews the creamy orzo and spinach are great together.. Ingredients:
1 lb ground lamb |
salt and pepper |
2 garlic cloves |
1 grated lemon, rind of |
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary |
2 cups cooked orzo pasta |
1/2 cup chicken broth |
4 cups baby spinach |
1/2 cup half-and-half cream |
Directions:
1. In a bowl combine lamb,1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper,garlic,grated lemon peel and rosemary. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls saute until cooked browned all over. Remove from skillet set a side pour off excess fat.
2. Add orzo, chicken broth and spinach cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until spinachis limp. Add half n half and salt and pepper to taste, return meatballs to pan and heat through.
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