Ground Beef Orzo With Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
This ground beef orzo with tomato cream sauce recipe is a flavorful, hearty meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender orzo pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich tomato cream sauce come together in this easy-to-make dish. Packed with protein and comforting flavors, it's an ideal one-pot recipe that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Orzo pasta
- Tomato sauce
- Heavy cream
- Onion
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook orzo in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned, then season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in the cooked orzo and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg