Description
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a delightful one-pot dish that merges hearty flavors with creamy goodness. This easy-to-make recipe features tender orzo pasta enveloped in a rich tomato cream sauce, complemented by savory ground beef. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this meal comes together quickly and requires minimal prep. Just gather a handful of ingredients, follow simple steps, and you’ll create a comforting dish that your family will love.
Ingredients
- Orzo Pasta
- Lean Ground Beef
- Canned Diced Tomatoes
- Heavy Cream
- Garlic Cloves
- Onion
- Dried Italian Herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Chop onion and mince garlic; set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juice; mix well.
- Add dried herbs, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently; add uncooked orzo, cover, and cook on low heat until orzo is tender (about 8 minutes).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg