Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean minced beef
- 1/2 medium diced onion
- 3–4 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cups tightly packed fresh spinach leaves
- Salt and pepper (as needed)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced beef, diced onion, and garlic; cook until the beef is browned and onions are translucent.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and mixed Italian herbs; cook for an additional minute.
- Add dry orzo pasta, tomato sauce, beef stock, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce; combine well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Fold in grated parmesan cheese and fresh spinach; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg