Description
Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish that easily delights family and friends alike. This one-pot meal features tender ground beef and orzo pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes, you can whip up this delicious dish in under an hour, allowing you to enjoy a satisfying dinner without spending all evening in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean minced beef
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh spinach leaves
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 medium diced onion
- 3–4 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper (as needed)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the minced beef with diced onion and minced garlic until browned. Stir in red pepper flakes and Italian herbs for flavor.
- Add tomato sauce, beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in dry orzo and cover, cooking according to package directions until al dente.
- Lower the heat; mix in heavy cream and fresh spinach until wilted.
- Finish by stirring in freshly grated parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and pepper before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg