Pork Meatballs with Creamy Orzo

Pork Meatballs with Creamy Orzo

easy 30 minutes

with mushrooms, swiss chard and mozzarella

Ingredients

  • Ground Pork
  • Orzo
  • Swiss Chard
  • White Mushrooms
  • Cream 15%
  • Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Chicken Broth Cube(s)
  • Mozzarella
  • Fresh Italian Parsley
  • Shallot

Necessary elements

pans, sheet pan, bowl

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1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Chop the shallot and parsley. Thinly slice the mushrooms and the Swiss chard leaves.

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2. Heat a drizzle of oil and 1 tbsp. of butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the mushrooms and half of the shallot for 3-4 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Add the Swiss chard leaves and cook for 1-2 minutes.

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3. Mix the pork with the rest of the shallot, salt and pepper. Make 3-4 meatballs per person. It’s possible to make smaller meatballs for the kids. Place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes.

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4. Add the orzo to the pan with the cream, the broth cube and 1.5 2P | 2 3P cups of water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes over medium-low heat. Add the mozzarella and mix. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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5. Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pan over medium-high heat. Cook the panko 2-4 minutes until browned.

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6. Serve the meatballs with the orzo topped with panko and parsley. Bon appétit!