Creamy Tuscan Meatballs with Orzo Pasta

a round pan on a table with creamy orzo and meatballs

Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground turkey, or ground chicken
    • 1 medium onion, grated
    • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1 large egg
    • cooking oil
    • 2 tsp salt, divided
    • 1 tsp dried garlic powder
    • 2 tbsp fresh thyme, divided
    • 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, divided
    • 2 tsp dried basil
    • 2 tsp dried oregano
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 2 large shallots, diced
    • 6 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
    • 3 to 4 cups baby spinach
    • 1/2 cup white wine, such as chardonnay or sauvignon blanc
  • 1 cup orzo  pasta
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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