Description
A creamy and savory ground beef orzo, simmered in a rich tomato cream sauce, and topped with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Onions and Garlic:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Cook Beef:
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add Tomatoes:
- Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cook Orzo:
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions in a separate pot. Drain and set aside.
- Add Cream:
- Once the beef mixture has simmered, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow it to heat through for about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Orzo:
- Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, stirring to combine everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm through.
- Serve:
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a bit of heat.
- Add Veggies: Stir in some spinach or mushrooms to the beef mixture for extra flavor.
- Make it Lighter: Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or milk for a lighter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg