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Parmesan Orzo and Meatballs

Skillet dinner in just 30 minutes? Try this hearty one that gets a jump start from frozen meatballs.

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Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 30 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

1 1/2: cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag)

2: tablespoons Italian dressing

1 3/4: cups Progresso® beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)

1: cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 oz)

16: frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs (from 16-oz bag)

1: large tomato, chopped (1 cup)

2: tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/4: cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Directions

1 In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook stir-fry vegetables and dressing over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta and meatballs. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 Stir in tomato. Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and pasta is tender. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle with cheese.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Our Easy Meatball recipe would be a delicious variation.

Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta that cooks fairly quickly. It's a great pasta to serve to kids because it is easier to eat than long spaghetti.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 500
Calories from Fat: 190),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 21g; 21%
(Saturated Fat 7g, 7% Trans Fat 1g 1% ),
Cholesterol: 125mg; 125%;
Sodium: 1240mg; 1240%;
Total Carbohydrate: 45g; 45%
(Dietary Fiber 4g 4% Sugars 7g 7% ),
Protein: 32g; 32%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%;
Vitamin C: 25%;
Calcium: 20%;
Iron: 25%;

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 5/15/2012 6:28:26 PM REPORT ABUSE food_fanatic said:

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Forgot to mention that I also used a can of diced tomatoes with roasted garlic and onions (drained) instead of the fresh tomato. Great addition!

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Posted 5/15/2012 6:22:38 PM REPORT ABUSE food_fanatic said:

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This has become one of my new favorite recipes!!! I used fresh green, red, and orange bell peppers; dehydrated onions; homemade meatballs; and added crushed red pepper to the peppers and onions when they were cooking. Very, very tasty!

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