Greek Pasta with Meatballs

Greek Pasta with Meatballs
Greek Pasta with Meatballs might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 582 calories, 32g of protein, and 31g of fat. If you have bottled marinara sauce, olive oil, oregano, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the egg whites you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 37
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Combine breadcrumbs, next 5 ingredients, and 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley in a medium bowl.
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Add egg whites, stirring mixture until just combined. Shape mixture into 12 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs; cover and chill meatballs 5 minutes.
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Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add meatballs to pan; cook 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
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Drain well; wipe pan clean with paper towels. Return meatballs to pan. Spoon marinara sauce over meatballs; sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake at 375 for 12 to 13 minutes or until meatballs are done.
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Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley.
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Serve over orzo.
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Add measured breadcrumbs
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Sprinkle meatballs with cheese
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Help shape meatballs
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Pour marinara over meatballs
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score8
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