Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce Crispy. This easy-to-make dish features tender orzo pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato sauce paired with savory ground beef. Perfect for busy nights and elegant enough for entertaining, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. With customizable ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in canned tomatoes along with their juices; bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and mix in heavy cream until fully incorporated; let simmer gently for another 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and add to the skillet; toss well to combine.
- Serve hot garnished with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and sprinkle some dried herbs on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg