Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Orzo - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 9 ounces cherry tomatoes
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• salt (to taste)
• 5 ounces tomato paste
• 7 ounces orzo (uncooked)
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 2 cups puréed tomatoes
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (more for serving)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (more for serving)
• 1.1 pounds ground meat (I used 70% pork with 30% veal)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried onion
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs