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Barbara's avatar

What could I substitute for marscapone?

Rachel Halldorson's avatar

Yes, you can use cream cheese or ricotta!

chef Harrison's avatar

Looks so yum

Madeline's avatar

This was so incredible and I love the way you write directions. Writing the measurements again in the step by step so I’m not scrolling up and down! Thanks!

Rachel Halldorson's avatar

Awesome!! Yes that's one of my biggest pet peeves when following a recipe so I'm glad you like it too ❤️

Melissa Ramirez's avatar

I made this and it was so delicious! As soon as my husband took the first bite he let out a loud “MMMM!!”

Steffi Livingston's avatar

What could I sub for the egg in the meatball?

Rachel Halldorson's avatar

If it's an allergy you can omit and reduce the panko to 1/4 cup (and maybe up the cheese a bit).

If it's not an allergy - sub 1 tbsp mayo to keep them nice and moist!

JOE EXOTIC's avatar

THE MEATBALLS FALL APART IN THE PAN. WHY?

Rachel Halldorson's avatar

Sorry to hear this ! It could be a few things - depending on the pan you’re using, I’d recommend a nonstick and ensure they’re golden before moving it around or they may break. Also, Depending on the moisture content in your meatballs you may need a bit more or less panko. When you the form the balls they should stay in a ball shape.

Jamil Perez's avatar

What happens when you over mix? I totally over mixed lol

Rachel Halldorson's avatar

Nothing major just get a bit dense. Not a huge deal ❤️

Dara Myers's avatar

Thank you for this one♥️ Making it for the fourth time. Love the fresh lemon on the asparagus and the Marscapone is perfection in the orzo, so creamy. I double the asparagus to balance out leftovers.

Rachel Halldorson's avatar

Yessssss so glad to hear Dara! You've inspired me to add this into next week's rotation now

Meaghan's avatar

Do you have any instructions on baking the meatballs instead of cooking them in a pan? Would they still cook ok with the other ingredients?

Rachel Halldorson's avatar

They are ok baked, but they don't brown, so tend to not look super appealing. But they still taste great and will work - bake at 400 for about 15. If you have an air fryer though, go for that at 400 for about 10-15 and they'll brown up slightly on the tops!

Chelsea Bevilacqua's avatar

Hi! Would it be weird to sub the turkey for ground pork? I have that on hand and wasn’t sure if I should use it or not!

Rachel Halldorson's avatar

I don’t think so! Should be tasty

Erin Crow's avatar

New favorite recipe! Wow. Actually very easy and it was my first time making orzo and it was easy and delicious! Thank you!

Rachel Halldorson's avatar

Yay love to hear this thanks Erin ❤️