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Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

A comforting and filling dish featuring tender orzo pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato cream sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Tomato Cream Sauce
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Orzo
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Make the Sauce
  1. To the skillet with the beef, add the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked orzo to the skillet and stir until well coated with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Serve topped with grated parmesan and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

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