Beef Orzo Tomato Cream (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 cup heavy cream.
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1 pound ground beef (lean).
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1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce.
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3/4 cup beef broth.
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1 cup orzo, uncooked.
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (if you like spice).
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3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped.
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1/2 teaspoon Italian herbs.
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1/2 medium onion, diced.
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Salt and pepper, to your liking.
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1/2 cup parmesan, freshly shredded.
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.
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2 cups baby spinach leaves, packed tight.
# Preparation Steps:
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In a large pot, cook beef over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, letting it brown undisturbed.
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Mix in the diced onion. Let it cook for another 5 minutes. If there's too much grease, drain some of it.
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Toss in the garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, and orzo. Stir for 1 minute to bring out flavors.
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Add the tomato sauce, cream, broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix it all together.
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Once it starts to bubble, keep it gently simmering for about 10 minutes. Stir often to keep the pasta from sticking.
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Pull the pot off the heat. Stir in parmesan along with the spinach until wilted.
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Cover the pot and let everything sit for 3-5 minutes. It'll thicken up.
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Before serving, taste and add any extra salt or pepper.
# Additional Tips:
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Easy to clean up as it's made in one pot.
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Frequent stirring helps prevent burning.
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Feel free to tweak the liquid if needed.
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Perfect for a hectic weeknight dinner.
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Leftovers might need a splash of liquid when warming up.