PARMESAN ORZO AND MEATBALLS

Parmesan Orzo and Meatballs image

Skillet dinner in just 30 minutes? Try this hearty dish that gets a jump start from frozen meatballs. Save money on groceries and use Freezer-Friendly Turkey Meatballs in place of store-bought frozen ones!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag)
2 tablespoons Italian dressing
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 oz)
16 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs (from 16-oz bag)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook stir-fry vegetables and dressing over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta and meatballs. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomato. Cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and pasta is tender. Stir in parsley. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g