Baked Parmesan Meatballs and Orzo

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12 oz orzo pasta

subheading: PARMESAN MEATBALLS:

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

¼ cup panko breadcrumbs *

1 cup finely freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 eggs, lightly beaten

⅓ cup dried minced onion

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoons dried parsley

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

a couple splashes of milk

subheading: MOZZARELLA BASIL CREAM SAUCE:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced

1 small shallot

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 ½ cups milk (I use lowfat)

½ cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan

½ cups shredded mozzarella

1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed

1 teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

¼ cup loosely packed flat leaf parsley, minced

10 basil leafs chiffonade**

subheading: GARNISH (OPTIONAL):

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

fresh basil

fresh parsley

freshly squeezed lemon juice

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