Description
Comforting and rich Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce — a hearty one-skillet meal full of creamy tomato flavor and tender pasta.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Orzo pasta
- Olive oil
- Garlic, minced
- Tomato paste
- Diced tomatoes
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned.
- Add garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add orzo and enough water or broth to cook the pasta.
- Stir in cream and Parmesan once the orzo is tender.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half and half for a lighter version.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American