Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil is the ultimate comfort food that effortlessly combines rich flavors and tender pasta. This dish features a creamy tomato sauce infused with fresh basil, creating a delightful meal that the entire family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in just 35 minutes using one pan, making cleanup a breeze. With its satisfying textures and delicious taste, this recipe is sure to become a staple at your dinner table. Embrace the warmth of home-cooked goodness with this heartwarming meal that’s both easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1½ cups orzo pasta
- 2½ cups beef broth
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced onion for about 6-8 minutes until the beef is fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for another minute to enhance flavors.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add orzo pasta, cover, and cook on medium-low heat for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until creamy; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg