Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy tomato sauce, tender orzo pasta, and savory ground beef into a delightful one-pot meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet delicious enough to impress guests. With every bite, you’ll experience a rich blend of flavors that satisfies both adults and kids alike. Plus, its one-pot nature means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal with family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- In a soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned (5-6 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), Italian seasoning, and orzo pasta; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a bubble and reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat; fold in parmesan cheese and fresh spinach. Cover for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 564
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 98mg