Marry Me Chicken Meatballs with Risoni (Orzo) recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) minced (ground) chicken
• 1½ cups (90 g) panko breadcrumbs
• 1 small brown onion, finely diced
• 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
• 1 egg
• ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated parmesan
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• Olive oil spray or 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 135 g (5 oz) semi-dried (sun-blushed) tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (concentrated puree)
• 2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock
• 1 cup (200 g) risoni (orzo)
• ½ cup (125 ml) thickened (heavy) cream
• ½ tsp chilli (red pepper) flakes, plus extra to serve (optional)
• ½ cup (125 ml) water
• 2 cups (100 g) fresh baby spinach
• ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated parmesan, plus extra to serve