Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce: A Comforting Delight
A comforting dish combining ground beef, orzo, and a creamy tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Drain excess fat and add the orzo, tomato sauce, and garlic and onion powders.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until the orzo is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Adjust the creaminess by varying the amount of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ground Beef, Orzo, Tomato Cream Sauce