Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce
Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish that will satisfy your family and friends alike. This creamy pasta meal features tender ground beef mixed with orzo in a rich tomato cream sauce, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, this recipe is perfect for busy cooks who still want to bring a delicious homemade meal to the table. Packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh spinach and lean beef, this dish not only tastes great but also nourishes your body.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean minced beef
- 1/2 medium diced onion
- 3–4 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cups tightly packed fresh spinach leaves
- Salt and pepper (as needed)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the minced beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and mixed herbs; cook for another minute.
- Stir in dry orzo pasta, tomato sauce, and beef stock. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in the heavy cream. Add Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg