Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup panko
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 cups sliced peppers (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup capers (optional)
  • one 14-ounce can plain tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
  • 8 ounces uncooked orzo
  • 1/4 cup of something creamy – I used mascarpone, but you could also use cream cheese, goat cheese, cream, or butter
  • kosher salt, Parmesan, and parsley for finishing

Instruction

  • Mix meatball ingredients together. Roll into meatballs. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add a swizzle of olive oil. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside. (Alternatively, you can bake the meatballs – fresh or frozen – at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.)
  • Add peppers and garlic to the same pan, plus a little more oil if you need it. Get all the yummy browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Sauté for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add meatballs into the pan. Stir in tomato sauce and capers. Bring to a low simmer and let it hang out (add a little water if it gets too dry).
  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and toss with something creamy. Season with salt, Parmesan, and parsley.
  • Plate and serve! Top with more Parmesan and parsley because you are just that fancy.