Delight in the comforting mix of ground beef and orzo pasta bathed in a rich tomato cream sauce, enhanced with fresh spinach and parmesan cheese.

Scale

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 medium onion chopped

3–4 cloves garlic minced

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce

3/4 cup beef broth

1 cup heavy/whipping cream

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach

Salt & pepper to taste

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning for added flavor.
Mix in the uncooked orzo pasta, tomato sauce, and beef broth, then bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.
Fold in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Finish by mixing in the grated parmesan cheese, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce!

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding different vegetables or using ground turkey for a lighter option.

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