Turkey Meatballs in Garlic Butter Sauce

Prep Time 25-30 min. | Medium
Thaw in refrigerator.

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a med. saucepan. 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 8×8 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.

Prep Time 25-30 min. | Large
Thaw in refrigerator.

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a med. saucepan. 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 9×13 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.

FOOD SAFETY ALERT – CAUTION: This meal may contain raw ingredients that cannot be eaten prior to thorough cooking. Store in freezer until ready to thaw or prepare.