Italian Meatball & Orzo Skillet with Hidden Veggie Tomato Sauce

Name: Italian Meatball & Orzo Skillet with Hidden Veggie Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.25 lbs ground beef; 1 medium zucchini, grated & squeezed dry; 1 medium carrot, grated & squeezed dry; 0.5 cup breadcrumbs; 1 whole egg; 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced; 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1.5 tsp italian seasoning; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1.5 cups pearl orzo pasta; 0.25 cup fresh basil; 1 tsp honey

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Family Focused

Tender homemade meatballs simmered in a silky tomato sauce loaded with sneaky zucchini and carrots, tossed with pearl orzo pasta. A cozy Italian classic that gets the whole family excited—even the veggie skeptics!

Ingredients

1.25 lbs ground beef
1 medium zucchini, grated & squeezed dry
1 medium carrot, grated & squeezed dry
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

Instructions

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