Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce
Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table. This one-pot meal features tender orzo pasta enveloped in a creamy tomato sauce, enriched with savory ground beef and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it based on your pantry staples. In just 35 minutes, you’ll have a delightful meal that pleases both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean minced beef
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the minced beef until fully cooked.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in dry orzo, tomato sauce, and beef stock; simmer covered until orzo is tender.
- Mix in heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Fold in parmesan cheese and fresh spinach; season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg