Christmas M&m Cookies Recipe
This Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender orzo pasta, savory ground beef, and a creamy tomato-based sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe combines comfort and convenience with a hearty, rich flavor that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in ground beef, cook until browned, and season with salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add to the skillet with the sauce.
- Mix until the orzo is fully coated in the sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For added veggies, stir in spinach or peas at the end of cooking.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600 mg
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