Description
A delicious and creamy orzo pasta dish cooked with ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and a blend of cheeses.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar blend
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant (2–3 minutes).
- Add ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced red and green bell peppers. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and orzo. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour in water or beef broth. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Reduce heat. Stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover the skillet to let the cheese melt.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can use beef broth instead of water.
- Feel free to substitute the cheese with your favorite type.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg