Ingredients

  • 6 ounces orzo pasta
  • chicken broth or water
  • 32 frozen meatballs, thawed
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • salt and pepper
  • grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Method

  • Cook the orzo in the chicken broth or water as directed on package. Drain well.
  • In a Dutch oven, combine the thawed meatballs and Italian dressing. Cook over medium heat to heat balls through.
  • Stir in the drained orzo, chopped artichoke hearts, spinach leaves and toasted walnuts. Heat and stir until spiinach is wilted.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.