Creamy Baked Orzo with Meatballs
This recipe is sponsored by DeLallo.
Roasty tomatoes, creamy parmesan orzo, and some meatballs if you want, all laced with a little bit of garlic butter. This is silky, luscious, and dangerously easy to eat. One bowl becomes two bowls becomes three… it’s so good. Plus, the whole thing gets mixed and baked all in one dish, which is the only way I want to live from here on out.
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Lindsay’s Notes This is the definition of a weeknight hero! It’s comforting, cozy, and ridiculously easy to make.
Pour everything in a pan, bake it in the oven, and be rewarded with a creamy baked orzo that is full of simple, nostalgic flavor. It has a Spaghetti-O’s vibe in the most delicious way – a little extra starchy with the baked-all-together texture, plus rocking that comforting taste of store-bought tomato soup. And with all the coziness, the addition of fresh garlic, butter, Parmesan, and fresh basil gives it the perfect amount of lift.
I actually love this meal without any meatballs at all – the first time I made it, I just had the roasty tomatoes, the creamy tomato orzo, and the parmesan, garlic, butter, and basil finishers. It was SO good, I practically ate half the pan by myself.
But if you are looking to add some protein, meatballs are a good choice – and my first recommendation, of course, would be the baked chicken meatballs. I’ve also had good luck with just throwing a bag of store bough frozen meatballs right in there, although you might not even need the whole bag – usually half a bag, or a few meatballs per person, is good enough for us.
How To Make This Creamy Baked Orzo Step 1: Pour Orzo Directly Into a 9×13 Pan.Yes, directly in there!
We use DeLallo orzo – all their pasta is top-notch, imported from Italy, with the best texture. It’s bronze cut, which means each individual piece has a bit more texture that can hold onto all that saucy goodness.
Step 2: Add Stuff Right in There.This is the beauty of this recipe. Just pour it all in! We’re adding:
Chicken or vegetable broth Tomato soup Halved cherry tomatoes Meatballs if you want
Step 3: Mix and Bake. Give it a little stir and transfer that guy to the oven. Everything will happen right in the pan!
Step 4: Add Your “Finishers” for Flavor and Beauty. All is fair game! I like to add:
Fresh grated garlic Butter Parmesan Fresh basil
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Creamy Baked Orzo with Meatballs Author: Lindsay Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: 6-8 servings Print Recipe Pin Recipe Description Chewy little pasta bites with a nostalgic-feeling tomato base and bits of garlic butter peeking through. Parm sprinkle, basil leaves, and you’re good to go!
Ingredients Units USM 16 ounces DeLallo orzo 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 cups tomato soup 2–3 cups premade meatballs (store-bought frozen or homemade) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons butter fresh basil for topping DeLallo Private Reserve Olive Oil for topping Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark Instructions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Pour the orzo, vegetable broth, tomato soup, meatballs, and tomatoes into a 9×13 baking dish. Stir to get everything coated and combined. Bake for 25 minutes. Check the texture; if it’s still too firm or there’s too much moisture, bake for another 5-10 minutes. Fluff up the orzo with a fork and stir in any remaining liquid that might be bubbling around the edges. This will gently break down the tomatoes and release some of their juices as well. (As the orzo sits, it will continue to absorb liquid so add more tomato soup or broth as desired.) Add the Parmesan, garlic, and butter; stir to melt it in. Top with fresh basil leaves, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 35 minutesCategory: PastaMethod: BakeCuisine: Italian (function(){ window.addEventListener( 'message', function( event ){ if ( ( 'https://nutrifox.com' !== event.origin && 'https://nutrifox.test' !== event.origin ) || typeof event.data !== 'string' ) { return; } var payload = JSON.parse( event.data ); switch ( payload.event ) { case 'setHeight': var iframe = document.getElementById( 'nutrifox-label-' + payload.recipeId ); iframe.style.height = payload.height + 'px'; break; } } ); }())Keywords: baked orzo, orzo recipe, orzo and meatballs
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