DINNERS FOR REAL LIFE EP. 19

Dinners for real life EP.19 - If you’ve been running around all day, the last thing you need is a complicated dinner. Just dump everything into a dish and let the oven handle it. DUMP & BAKE MARRY ME MEATBALL ORZO Ingredients: * 1 16-ounce bag of orzo * 20–24 fully cooked frozen Italian meatballs * 2 cups chicken broth * 1 cup heavy cream * 1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained * ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes * 3 cloves garlic, minced * 2 cups chopped baby spinach * 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning * ½ teaspoon onion powder * ½ teaspoon smoked paprika * ½ teaspoon salt * ¼ teaspoon black pepper * ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan * 1 cup shredded mozzarella * Extra freshly grated Parmesan * Fresh basil for garnish Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add the orzo, meatballs, chicken broth, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, seasonings, and ½ cup Parmesan to a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Stir everything together, making sure the orzo is submerged. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the orzo is tender. Give everything a good stir, then top with mozzarella and plenty of freshly grated Parmesan. Broil until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes, finish with fresh basil, and dig in. Save this one for the nights when you want a seriously good dinner without doing a ton of work.