Description
Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners alike. This creamy pasta dish features tender ground beef and delicate orzo, all enveloped in a rich tomato cream sauce. Fresh spinach adds a nutritious touch, while savory parmesan cheese brings it all together for an irresistible meal that your loved ones will savor. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, this delicious one-pot recipe makes dinner a breeze, ensuring you have more time to spend with family.
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
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup 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, brown the minced beef for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; stir until softened (about 3-4 minutes). Incorporate optional red pepper flakes and mixed Italian herbs.
- Mix in dry orzo pasta until well coated with the beef mixture.
- Pour in tomato sauce, beef stock, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is al dente. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Add fresh spinach leaves until wilted, then mix in grated parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg