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Saucy Italian Orzo

Name: Saucy Italian Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022

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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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
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.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 340 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1054mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.

Saucy Italian Orzo

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