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Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and Fresh Basil

A comforting and creamy dish featuring ground beef and orzo pasta, enriched with a tomato cream sauce and topped with fresh basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Tomato Cream Sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

Cook the Orzo
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Prepare the Beef
  1. Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add ground beef, salt, and pepper, cooking until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
Make the Sauce
  1. Stir in the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, simmering for 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring until well combined and heated through.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, mixing well to coat with the sauce.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

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