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Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

This Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a creamy, flavorful dish that's perfect for family dinners and impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Dutch oven
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, letting it simmer until thickened.
  6. Stir in the uncooked orzo and water. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once orzo is tender, turn off the heat. Stir in mozzarella and fresh basil. Let it sit for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 32gFat: 38g

Notes

For added flavor, consider substituting ground beef with turkey or a vegetarian option like mushrooms. You can also swap heavy cream for coconut milk for a lighter version.

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