Ground Beef Orzo With Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
This ground beef orzo with tomato cream sauce is a delicious and hearty meal. With ground beef, orzo, and a creamy tomato sauce, it's the perfect comfort food. Quick and easy to make, it's ideal for busy weeknights. Keywords: ground beef orzo, tomato cream sauce, easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart. Cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in the cooked orzo, and stir until the pasta is well-coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Adjust the creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream to taste.
- Add spinach or other veggies for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg