Lemony Lamb Meatballs And Orzo Minestra Recipe

ingredients

2 pounds ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped oregano
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 eggs
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Orzo Minestra
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 large tomatoes, grated on large holes of grater
2 cans (14.5 ounce size) beef broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 box (1 lb size) orzo
1 cup grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 lemons, one cut in half, one cut in wedges

directions

Preheat oven broiler. Mix lamb with other ingredients and form into ping-pong-ball-sized balls. Broil 3 or 4 inches from heat for 4 minutes, turn and grill 3 more minutes. Test for doneness.

For Orzo: In a large heavy saucepan or skillet saute onion in olive oil till soft, about 10 minutes. Add tomato, broth, sugar, bay leaf, salt, pepper and orzo. Simmer 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.

To serve, pile meatballs on top, toss on chopped parsley and squeeze juice from lemon halves over. Garnish with wedges.

nutrition data

Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.