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