Greek Pasta With Meatballs And Feta Cheese Recipes

GREEK FETA AND OLIVE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven's broiler.
• Mix all the ingredients in large bowl.
• Shape into medium sized meatballs--no bigger then a golf ball.
• Place the meatballs two inches apart on a baking sheet.
• Broil about 3 inches away from heat until they are golden brown on the top, about 3 to 4 minutes depending on the size of the meatball.
• Turn the ball over and broil the other side.
• Best served on Mediterranean jasmine rice or with cheese crackers and wine, a nice merlot.

GREEK PASTA WITH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cook orzo pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
• Combine breacrumbs and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium bowl; stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley. Add egg whites, stirring mixture until just combined. Shape mixture into 12 (1-inch) meatballs; cover and chill meatballs 5 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs to pan; cook 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Drain well; wipe pan clean with paper towels. Return meatballs to pan. Spoon marinara sauce over meatballs; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 11 minutes or until meatballs are done. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley. Serve over orzo.