Hearty Ground Beef Orzo: Indulgent Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
A comforting dish of orzo and ground beef coated in a luscious tomato cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in orzo, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Serve with fresh basil for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Hearty ground beef orzo, tomato cream sauce, comfort food