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Italian Wedding Casserole

A hearty and comforting casserole inspired by the flavors of Italian wedding soup.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 cups Spinach chopped
  • 1 cup Orzo pasta

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • In a baking dish, spread the meatballs evenly. Pour the chicken broth over the meatballs.
  • Sprinkle the chopped spinach over the meatballs and broth.
  • Evenly distribute the orzo pasta over the top.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the orzo is tender.
  • Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes:

This casserole is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Italian wedding soup in a hearty, comforting dish.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

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