Description
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a quick and comforting one-pot meal that you can whip up in just 30 minutes. This delightful dish features tender orzo pasta combined with savory ground beef, all enveloped in a rich tomato cream sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, satisfying the whole table while minimizing cleanup. With its creamy texture and robust flavors, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. Customize it by adding your choice of vegetables or spices to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- In a soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes without stirring until browned.
- Add the chopped onions and cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and uncooked orzo; cook for about one minute.
- Mix in the tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese and fresh spinach; cover until thickened. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg