Description
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a delightful one-pot meal that combines tender orzo pasta with savory ground beef in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it a family favorite. Enjoy the satisfying blend of textures and tastes that will warm your heart and please your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté chopped onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it browns (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions (about 8 minutes). Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Reduce heat on the skillet and stir in heavy cream until combined. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if too thick.
- Add cooked orzo to the skillet and gently combine over low heat for an additional minute. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg