Description
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a quick and delicious one-pot meal that brings comfort to your busy weeknights. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe combines tender orzo pasta with savory ground beef and a rich tomato cream sauce that will have your family asking for seconds. With its creamy texture and robust flavors, it’s a perfect choice for satisfying dinners without the hassle of extensive cooking or cleanup. Plus, you can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- Grated parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), Italian seasoning, and orzo; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth, and heavy cream; bring to a gentle bubble and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in grated parmesan cheese and fresh spinach. Cover for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg