One Pan Italian style Meatballs with Orzo

Discover a delightful one-pan dinner featuring Hellers meatballs in Italian style, combined with orzo, fresh basil, and creamy bocconcini, designed for easy family meals.

10 mins
35 mins
One Pan Italian meatballs, with Orzo & Mozzarella

Ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 pack of Hellers meatballs
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced or grated
  • 4 T fresh basil or 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 300g orzo [this is a small dried pasta]
  • 1 tin cherry tomatoes
  • 2 T tomato paste
  • 600ml chicken stock, hot
  • salt & pepper
  • 125g fresh bocconcini, drained (optional)
  • basil leaves, to garnish
  • parmesan, grated to finish (optional)
  • green salad to serve

  1. Heat the oil in an oven proof fry pan and brown the <a href="/product/angus-meatballs">meatballs</a>. Set aside.

  2. Add the onion, carrot, garlic and basil/oregano to the fry pan, and cook for a few minutes till the onion softens.

  3. Add in the orzo and toss to coat, then add the tomato paste, tinned tomatoes, hot stock and season with salt & pepper.

  4. Bring the mix to a simmer. Add the meatballs to the fry pan, and cook for about 15 minutes stirring regularly. The orzo should have absorbed most of the liquid after 15 minutes.

  5. Pre heat the grill in the oven. Place the bocconcini on the top of the meatball and orzo mixture, and place the fry pan under the grill for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is a little brown.

  6. Top with extra basil leaves and parmesan, and serve with big green salad Serves 4

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Angus Beef Meatballs

Hellers Angus Meatballs are a great product for those that are time-poor, and offers a convenient and versatile meal solution that's ready in under 20 minutes. No preparation is required and they're perfect as is with spaghetti and sauce. A great family meal option that really appeals to kids!

400g Pack