Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil is the ultimate one-pan comfort meal, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This dish combines tender orzo pasta with a rich and creamy tomato sauce, complemented by savory ground beef and vibrant fresh basil. In just 35 minutes, you can create a hearty meal that pleases both kids and adults alike. Plus, the minimal cleanup makes it even more appealing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- 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 cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion for about 6-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for another minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth; bring to simmer.
- Incorporate orzo pasta; cover and cook on medium-low heat for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream; let simmer for another 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg