Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce
If you’re craving a comforting dish that warms the soul, look no further than this Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce. This delightful recipe features tender orzo pasta enveloped in a luscious tomato cream sauce, enriched with savory ground beef and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers a satisfying meal in just 35 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
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, brown the minced beef with diced onion and garlic until the onions are translucent.
- Add red pepper flakes and Italian herbs; mix well before adding dry orzo.
- Pour in tomato sauce and beef stock; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Once orzo is tender (about 10 minutes), stir in heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce along with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Fold in spinach until wilted; season with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg