Description
This Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce recipe is a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy tomato sauce pairs perfectly with the tender orzo pasta and savory ground beef, creating a satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Orzo and Finishing:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
- 3 cups beef broth or water
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef in olive oil. Add onion, garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
- Add Tomato Base: Mix in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Simmer.
- Cook Orzo: Stir in beef broth and orzo. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Finish with Cream: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer until creamy. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Consider adding spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Try with ground turkey or Italian sausage for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
