Dump & Bake Marry Me Meatball Orzo

Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. 2Add the orzo, meatballs, chicken broth, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, seasonings, and 1/2 cup Parmesan to a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish and stir everything together, ensuring the orzo is submerged.
  3. 3Cover tightly with foil and bake.
  4. 4Give everything a good stir, then top with mozzarella and plenty of freshly grated Parmesan.
  5. 5Broil until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden.
  6. 6Let it rest for 5–10 minutes, finish with fresh basil, and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag orzo
  • 20–24 whole frozen italian meatball
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can petite diced tomato, drained
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cup baby spinach, chopped
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • extra to taste parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • to taste to taste fresh basil (optional)

Equipment

9-by-13-inch baking dishfoil