Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook orzo pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned and cooked through, season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in tomato sauce and heavy cream, simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Fold in cooked orzo pasta, cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve topped with chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free pasta.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Garnish with extra basil or cheese as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 520 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg