Description
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is the perfect solution for a busy weeknight dinner. This creamy and comforting dish combines tender orzo pasta with seasoned ground beef, all enveloped in a luscious tomato cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a one-pot meal that minimizes cleanup while delighting your family with rich flavors. Customize it easily with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it even more appealing. Whether you’re hosting friends or looking for a quick family meal, this recipe is sure to impress!
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 until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for another 5 minutes, breaking up the beef into small pieces.
- Stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and uncooked orzo; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and fresh spinach. Let sit covered for about 3–5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg