Description
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a creamy and satisfying dish that blends tender orzo pasta with savory ground beef in a rich tomato cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and delivers comforting flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned throughout, approximately 5-7 minutes, draining excess fat if needed.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain well.
- To the skillet with beef, add canned tomatoes and heavy cream. Stir well; simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Combine cooked orzo with the sauce in the skillet, stirring gently to coat pasta evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or grated parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg