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Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a comforting one-pot meal, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with turkey, chicken, or pork
  • 1 medium Onion (diced) can substitute with shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh is preferred, garlic powder can be a substitute
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes substitute with fresh tomatoes if needed
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil can use Italian seasoning as a substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Pasta and Cream
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta look for gluten-free alternatives if needed
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can be replaced with half-and-half or non-dairy alternatives
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese omit for a dairy-free recipe
For the Finishing Touch
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil used for sautéing
  • to taste Fresh Basil or Parsley (garnish) enhances presentation

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the Orzo: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Brown the Beef: Increase heat, add ground beef, and cook for about 5-6 minutes until browned.
  5. Combine the Tomato Base: Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in the Cream: Reduce heat, add heavy cream, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Mix in the Orzo: Gently fold in the cooked orzo and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Let it rest, then serve warm garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pair with a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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