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Spicy Mediterranean Meatballs

Our fiery Spicy Sicilian Italian Style Meatballs, vibrant veggies, and orzo drenched in a rich, thick tomato sauce make this Mediterranean d View More expand_more

Our fiery Spicy Sicilian Italian Style Meatballs, vibrant veggies, and orzo drenched in a rich, thick tomato sauce make this Mediterranean dish one for the books—delicious, hearty flavors that take you on a gourmet getaway!

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Spicy Mediterranean Meatballs
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Total Time:
45 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
6 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageSpicy Sicilian Italian Style Meatballs
1 pack
Carando Spicy Sicilian Italian Style Meatballs, 1 pack
1 pack
1/2 pound
Orzo Pasta
1/2 pound
1/4 cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup
2 cups
Zucchini, Diced Large
2 cups
1 cup
Red Bell Peppers, Diced Large
1 cup
1/2 cup
Red Onion, Diced
1/2 cup
2 tablespoons
Fresh Garlic, Minced
2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons
Shallot, Minced
2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons
Fresh Oregano, Minced
2 tablespoons
2 teaspoons
Dried Oregano
2 teaspoons
1/2 cup
White Wine
1/2 cup
14 ounces
Crushed Tomatoes
14 ounces
1 cup
Tomato Juice
1 cup
2 cups
Chicken Stock
2 cups
2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons
1/2 cup
Feta Cheese, Crumbled
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
Flat Leaf Parsley, Chopped
1/4 cup

Directions


  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF and cook the meatballs according to package instructions. Allow to cool, slice into quarters, and reserve.

  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Reserve.

  3. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the extra virgin olive oil, zucchini, red bell peppers, red onion, garlic, shallot, fresh and dried oregano, and sauté until the vegetables are just turning transparent.

  4. Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato juice, and stock, and bring to a simmer.

  5. Cook the vegetables for about 10 minutes or until tender.

  6. Add the lemon juice, orzo, and quartered meatballs and bring back to a simmer.

  7. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large serving bowl.

  8. Garnish with the feta cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

Life is Delicious. Savor It.

Ingredients


1 pack
Carando Spicy Sicilian Italian Style Meatballs, 1 pack
1 pack
1/2 pound
Orzo Pasta
1/2 pound
1/4 cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup
2 cups
Zucchini, Diced Large
2 cups
1 cup
Red Bell Peppers, Diced Large
1 cup
1/2 cup
Red Onion, Diced
1/2 cup
2 tablespoons
Fresh Garlic, Minced
2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons
Shallot, Minced
2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons
Fresh Oregano, Minced
2 tablespoons
2 teaspoons
Dried Oregano
2 teaspoons
1/2 cup
White Wine
1/2 cup
14 ounces
Crushed Tomatoes
14 ounces
1 cup
Tomato Juice
1 cup
2 cups
Chicken Stock
2 cups
2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons
1/2 cup
Feta Cheese, Crumbled
1/2 cup
1/4 cup
Flat Leaf Parsley, Chopped
1/4 cup

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