Ingredients
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Gathering quality ingredients is the first step to creating a memorable meal. Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic.
- Add ground beef, season, and cook until browned.
- Cook orzo in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Add diced tomatoes to the beef, stir in cream, and simmer.
- Combine orzo with the sauce, toss, and heat through.
Notes
- Fresh basil can be added as a garnish for extra flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg