Description
A comforting and hearty dish featuring ground beef, orzo pasta, and a rich tomato cream sauce. This Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to a soup pot/Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes.
- Add Onion: Stir in the onion and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Season and Add Orzo: Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and orzo. Cook for 1 minute.
- Combine Sauces: Add tomato sauce, beef broth, cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Remove from heat, stir in parmesan and spinach. Cover for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Ensure the orzo is cooked to your desired level of tenderness before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 672mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 117mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Orzo, Tomato Cream Sauce, One-Pot Meal, Comfort Food
