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Creamy Halal Lamb Meatball Orzo with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

30 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain noodles$17.00540 cal · 35g protein

Ingredients

  • halal ground lamb1½ lb
  • orzo pasta1 lb
  • cherry tomatoes12 oz
  • heavy cream¾ cup
  • fresh mint¼ bunch
  • onion½ medium
  • olive oil3 tbsp
  • salt and pepper1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook orzo according to package directions, drain, and set aside; meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet and crumble in the halal ground lamb with minced onion, cooking for 5 minutes until browned.

  2. 2

    Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, crushing them slightly with the back of a spoon.

  3. 3

    Stir in the cooked orzo and heavy cream, then simmer for 2 minutes until heated through and the sauce coats the pasta.

  4. 4

    Tear fresh mint over the top, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately while hot.