Dinner Details

Medium Prep time: 25-30 min.

Medium Instructions

Thaw in refrigerator.
1.Into a med. saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 min. stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
2.Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3.In a mixing bowl, combine turkey meatball mixture, 1/2 tsp. of kosher salt, and desired amount of crushed red pepper flakes. Firmly roll into 12-14 golf ball-sized meatballs. Place in baking dish and cook for 15-20 min. or until cooked through (internal temp. 165°F).
4.Meanwhile, to make garlic butter sauce, place butter pieces in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 20 second intervals until butter is completely melted. To melted butter, add sauce base, and stir well.
5.Drizzle garlic butter over cooked meatballs and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 5-7 min. or until cheese has completely melted.
6.Remove from oven and serve over orzo pasta.

Medium Air Fryer Instructions

Thaw in refrigerator.
1.Into a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 min. stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
2.Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Spray the basket or baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3.In a mixing bowl, combine turkey meatball mixture, 1/2 tsp. of kosher salt, and desired amount of crushed red pepper flakes. Firmly roll into 12-14 golf ball-sized meatballs. Place in a single layer with about 1/2 inch of space between them. Cook for 10 minutes in batches if necessary, so as not to overcrowd the basket (internal temp. 165°F).
4.Meanwhile, to make garlic butter sauce, place butter pieces in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 20 second intervals until butter is completely melted. To melted butter, add sauce base, and stir well.
5.Remove meatballs from airfryer and serve over orzo pasta. Drizzle with garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Large Prep time: 25-30 min.

Large Instructions

Thaw in refrigerator.
1.Into a med. saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 min. stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
2.Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 9x12 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3.In a mixing bowl, combine turkey meatball mixture, 1 tsp. of kosher salt, and desired amount of crushed red pepper flakes. Firmly roll into 24-28 golf ball-sized meatballs. Place in baking dish and cook for 15-20 min. or until cooked through (internal temp. 165°F).
4.Meanwhile, to make garlic butter sauce, place butter pieces in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 20 second intervals until butter is completely melted. To melted butter, add sauce base, and stir well.
5.Drizzle garlic butter over cooked meatballs and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 5-7 min. or until cheese has completely melted.
6.Remove from oven and serve over orzo pasta.

Large Air Fryer Instructions

Thaw in refrigerator.
1.Into a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 min. stirring frequently until all moisture is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
2.Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Spray the basket or baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3.In a mixing bowl, combine turkey meatball mixture, 1 tsp. of kosher salt, and desired amount of crushed red pepper flakes. Firmly roll into 24-28 golf ball-sized meatballs. Place in a single layer with about 1/2 inch of space between them. Cook for 10 minutes in batches if necessary, so as not to overcrowd the basket (internal temp. 165°F).
4.Meanwhile, to make garlic butter sauce, place butter pieces in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 20 second intervals until butter is completely melted. To melted butter, add sauce base, and stir well.
5.Remove meatballs from airfryer and serve over orzo pasta. Drizzle with garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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