Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil is a comforting, one-pan dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and ease of preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion for 6–8 minutes until browned. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook for another minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate orzo pasta, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for about 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes until creamy.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garnish with fresh basil, serve warm, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg