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Ingredients 2 cups hot cooked orzo 1/3 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound lean ground lamb 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided 2 large egg whites $ 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cups jarred marinara sauce 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese $ Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 375°. 2. Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Keep warm. 3. Combine breadcrumbs and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium bowl; stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley. Add egg whites, stirring mixture until just combined. Shape mixture into 12 (1-inch) meatballs; cover and chill meatballs 5 minutes. 4. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs to pan; cook 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Drain well; wipe pan clean with paper towels. Return meatballs to pan. Spoon marinara sauce over meatballs; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375° for 11 minutes or until meatballs are done. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley. Serve over orzo.