Description
This creamy orzo dish with ground beef is a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 0 teaspoon salt
- 0 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add the heavy cream, letting it simmer until thickened.
- Stir in the uncooked orzo and water. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once orzo is tender, turn off the heat. Stir in mozzarella and fresh basil. Let it sit 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be garnished with extra basil for added flavor.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg