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Baked Meatballs with Orzo in Roasted Pepper Sauce

4 ratings

· 50min · 4 servings

There’re so many hidden layers of flavors in this dish. The meatballs are tender but firm, made with ground beef combined with ricotta. Drenched in a rich eggplant and roasted bell pepper tomato sauce together with the orzo. You'll only need one pan to cook the entire dish.

Anna's Table

Ingredients

Meat

• 1 1/8 lbs Ground beef

Produce

• 1 tsp Basil, dried

• 1 small jar Bell peppers, roasted

• 1 tsp Chili flakes

• 1 Eggplant

• 4 Garlic clove

• 2 tsp Marjoram, dried

• 1 Shallot

• 1 tsp Thyme, dried

• 1 Thyme, fresh

• 1 can Tomatoes

Refrigerated

• 1 Egg

Canned Goods

• 1 cup Chicken broth

• 2 tbsp Tomato paste

Pasta & Grains

• 7 oz Orzo

Baking & Spices

• 1 Black pepper

• 2 tsp Paprika, smoked

• 1 Salt

Oils & Vinegars

• 6 tbsp Olive oil

Nuts & Seeds

• 1 tsp Cumin, ground

Bread & Baked Goods

• 3 tbsp Breadcrumbs

Dairy

• 2 tbsp Milk

• 5 oz Mozzarella, grated

• 3 tbsp Ricotta

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