Description
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This creamy dish combines perfectly cooked orzo pasta with savory ground beef, enveloped in a rich tomato cream sauce. Enhanced with fresh basil, it delivers a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also family-friendly, making it an instant favorite at the dinner table. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices to make it uniquely yours!
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
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in garlic, cook for another minute, then add tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2 more minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a simmer.
- Add the orzo pasta; cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional few minutes until creamy.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg