Description
A quick and delicious one-pot meal combining savory ground beef, tender orzo pasta, and a rich creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until onions are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices and Italian seasoning. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook orzo in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In the skillet, pour in heavy cream, stir well, and season with salt and pepper to taste, cooking until heated through.
- Add the cooked orzo to the beef mixture and stir until well combined.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Avoid boiling the cream to prevent it from separating. Customize the recipe by switching proteins or adding vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg