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30 Minute Skillet Meal

By Linda Larsen, About.com Guide

Meatballs with Orzo

Meatballs with Orzo

Linda Larsen
Many skillet one dish recipes will fit into this format for a meal made in less than 30 minutes. Browse my Skillet Meals article for more ideas. And be sure to write down your family's favorite combinations.

The Menu

Timetable

  • Assemble all ingredients
  • Prepare cheesecake filling and pour into crust; refrigerate
  • Chop onion and start cooking in oil in skillet
  • Chop tomatoes
  • Add beef broth to skillet
  • Add meatballs, orzo, and canned tomatoes to skillet
  • Prepare salad dressing
  • Prepare pears and place in salad dressing
  • Add fresh tomatoes to skillet and stir
  • Toss salad
  • Sprinkle meatballs with cheese
  • Serve meal

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