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Greek Pasta With Meatballs

Recipe is from cooking light magazine, nov. 2009. unlike traditional spaghetti, this recipe uses orzo pasta , ground lamb and feta cheese.

Steps

Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.
Cook orzo pasta according to package directions.
Drain.
Keep warm.
Combine breacrumbs and next 6 ingredients in a medium bowl.
Stir in 1 1 / 2 tablespoons parsley.
Add egg whites , stirring mixture until just combined.
Shape mixture into 12 meatballs.
Cover and chill meatballs 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Add meatballs to pan.
Cook 8 minutes , turning to brown on all sides.
Drain well.
Wipe pan clean with paper towels.
Return meatballs to pan.
Spoon marinara sauce over meatballs.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees f.
For 11 minutes or until meatballs are done.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 1 / 2 teaspoons parsley.
Serve over orzo.

Ingredients

orzo pasta, dry breadcrumbs, dried oregano, salt, ground cinnamon, fresh ground black pepper, lean ground lamb, garlic clove, fresh parsley, egg whites, olive oil, marinara sauce, feta cheese