Easy Meatball Orzo Casserole
Orzo pasta, frozen meatballs, Alfredo sauce, pesto and spinach combine in this quick and easy casserole that the whole family will love.
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 245kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces orzo pasta
- 1 26 oz. bag frozen meatballs
- 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 16 oz. jar Alfredo sauce
- 1 6 oz. container refrigerated basil pesto
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 6-8 minutes (orzo will finish cooking in the oven).
- Transfer orzo and broth mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in meatballs, spinach, Alfredo sauce, pesto and salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and light golden brown on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 729mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g