Saucy Italian Orzo Recipe

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Orzo is a fun twist in this hearty, saucy Italian dish. Spinach not only provides color and flavor, but also gives this meal a healthy kick. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Saucy Italian Orzo Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
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  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, orzo and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until orzo is tender. Add spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups equals 340 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 1,054 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as Saucy Italian Orzo in Simple & Delicious January/February 2010, p12

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Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by RRohrer

A wonderful, quick & delicious meal for a cold evening.

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2010 by melissatwy

Very quick and easy. I added a little more spinach than it listed

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2010 by boxerginny

So easy to make and very tasty too.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by Munchcrunch

It was so easy to put together and used things a person has on hand. Beside that it was delicious. We will make it often.

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Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by AnglerAl

I've wanted to do the "shop once eat all week" thing for quite some time, and finally chose this week to do it. I am *so* glad because this dish was absolutely wonderful on a cold Wisconsin night!

 
 
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