Description
Indulge in the comfort of this Delightful Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce, a dish that seamlessly blends al dente orzo pasta with seasoned ground beef and a luscious, creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe not only fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas but also brings everyone together around the table. Get ready to create lasting memories with each flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, then stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, add oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain well.
- Remove the skillet from heat and mix in heavy cream until well combined. Stir in cooked orzo and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg