Description
A comforting dish combining tender beef, creamy tomato sauce, and perfectly cooked orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until onions are translucent.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Add orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Scoop into bowls and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding sautéed spinach or swapping beef for ground turkey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: beef orzo, tomato cream sauce, comfort food, quick dinner, pasta recipe