Lamb and Mint Meatballs with Orzo

Succulent lamb meatballs with mint, simmered in a light tomato sauce and served over orzo pasta.

SHOPPING LIST

• lamb mince500g
• mint10g
• onion1
• garlic clove2
• breadcrumbs50g
• egg1
• tomato passata400ml
• dried oregano1 tsp
• orzo350g
• olive oil2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Finely chop the onion, garlic, and mint.
2. 2Mix the lamb mince with half the onion, half the garlic, mint, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Roll into 16 meatballs.
4. 4Heat the oil in a pan and brown the meatballs for 5 minutes, then remove.
5. 5Soften the remaining onion and garlic in the same pan, then add oregano and passata.
6. 6Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, then return the meatballs and cook for another 10 minutes until the lamb is cooked through with no pink.
7. 7Boil the orzo in salted water for 8 minutes, drain, and serve with the meatballs and sauce.

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