Description:

From Ronzoni Orzo Pasta box

Source:

Rainy Mountain Gardens

Serves/Makes:4

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). extra lean ground beef
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tbsp (30 ml). fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp (15 ml). grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). each dried basil leaves and onion powder
• 5-3/4 cups (1350 ml) (46 oz (1288 grm). can) chicken broth
• 2 cups (475 ml) thinly sliced escarole or spinach
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) (3 oz (84 grm).) RONZONI Orzo, uncooked
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) finely chopped carrot
• grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

• In medium bowl, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings; shape into 3/4" balls.
• In large saucepan heat broth to boiling.
• Stir in meatballs, escarole, orzo and carrot.
• Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
• Cook at a slow boil 10 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring frequently.
• Serve sprinkled with cheese.

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