Brothy Meatballs with Orzo and Greens

Brothy Meatballs with Orzo and Greens

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This is the kind of dish you crave when it’s cold but you still want something fresh and nourishing. Fluffy ricotta meatballs simmered in a lemony chicken

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Ingredients

  • 150g dried orzo
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 leeks (white part), chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 2 sticks celery, diced
  • 5 anchovies in oil, plus 1 tablespoon oil reserved
  • 1 heaped teaspoon pepperoncini chilli (or any Italian jarred chilli)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 500ml chicken bone broth
  • 1 zucchini, grated
  • 10g fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Zest and juice of one lemon
  • 3 cups baby spinach (or English spinach /kale /Swiss chard)
  • 250g pork mince
  • 250g beef mince
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 4 heaped teaspoons corn flour
  • 180g full fat ricotta
  • ½ cup grated parmigiano reggiano, plus extra
  • Salt
  • Pepper

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