GREEK PASTA WITH MEATBALLS AND FETA CHEESE

Greek Pasta With Meatballs and Feta Cheese image

Provided by Abby Girl

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups hot cooked orzo pasta
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb lean ground lamb
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 large egg white
2 cups marinara sauce
3 ounces feta cheese (3/4 cup and crumbled)

Steps:

Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
Combine breadcrumbs , oregano, salt, cinnamon, black pepper, lamb and garlic in a medium bowl; stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley. Add egg white, stirring mixture until just combined. Shape mixture into 12 (1-inch) meatballs; cover and chill meatballs 5 minutes. (Can be made ahead of time).
Preheat oven to 375.
Bake the meatballs on a roaster pan for 20 minutes. Drain the fat, if necessary. Place the meatballs in a new baking dish and spoon the marinara sauce over meatballs; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until meatballs are done. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley.
Serve over orzo.