Ground Beef Orzo With Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
This creamy Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce recipe is a comforting one-pan dish combining lean beef, orzo pasta, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, this recipe features a tomato-based sauce with a touch of cream and seasonings, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
- Add the uncooked orzo, tomato sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until the orzo is almost tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add baby spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 930mg