Description
Creamy Tomato Sauce Ground Beef Orzo is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender orzo pasta with savory ground beef and a luscious, velvety tomato sauce. Infused with aromatic garlic, onions, and fresh basil, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy dinner or a gathering with friends, this dish promises to impress and satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 3-4 minutes), then add garlic and cook until golden.
- 2. Increase heat slightly and add ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 3. Stir in diced tomatoes and seasonings; simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4. Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 5. Cook orzo according to package instructions; drain well.
- 6. Combine cooked orzo with the sauce mixture, adding fresh basil and Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg