Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce
If you’re looking for a comforting dinner that’s quick and satisfying, this Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is the perfect solution. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot meal combines tender ground beef with soft orzo pasta in a creamy tomato sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and fresh basil, each bite is a delightful mix of texture and taste. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this dish is sure to impress without stealing hours from your day in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in ground beef, browning it while seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Mix in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Lower heat and add heavy cream, simmering until thickened.
- Stir in uncooked orzo pasta and water; cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Once orzo is tender, stir in mozzarella cheese and fresh basil; let sit for 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg