Description
A comforting one-pot meal that combines ground beef, orzo pasta, and a rich tomato cream sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and beef broth, bring to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for about 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Pair with a side salad or garlic bread, and consider adding grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef, orzo, tomato cream sauce, one pot meal, family dinner