Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil is a delightful one-pan dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This recipe combines savory ground beef with tender orzo pasta, all enveloped in a rich and creamy tomato sauce. Enhanced by the freshness of basil, this comforting meal will impress even the pickiest eaters. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 25 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying dinner in 35 minutes flat! Serve it with fresh herbs and cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- Fresh basil leaves
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion for about 6-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth to the skillet; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in orzo pasta, cover, and cook on medium-low for approximately 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Incorporate heavy cream, simmering for another 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg