Ground Beef Orzo: Easy Tomato Cream Sauce with Fresh Basil Delight
Delight in this creamy and savory Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil dish, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Add cooked orzo to the skillet and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Orzo, Tomato Cream Sauce, Fresh Basil