Description
A simple and delicious dish featuring ground beef and orzo in a creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Add orzo and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in heavy cream and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes.
- Use whole wheat orzo for a healthier option.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Orzo, Tomato Cream Sauce, Easy Pasta Dish