One Pot Orzo Bolognese

One Pot Orzo Bolognese

from carmyy.com
40 min
5 servings

A delicious one pot orzo bolognese for when you need a comforting meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 lb ground Beef
  • 5 mushroom (sliced)
  • ½ tsp Salt + Pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 12 oz tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef stock (low sodium)
  • 2 cups orzo
  • 1 cup peas (frozen)
  • handful Parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional but recommended)

Directions

  1. 1

    Over medium heat, add olive oil to the pan and sauté the onions for 2 minutes before adding in the garlic and continuing to cook for another minute.

  2. 2

    Add in the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.

  3. 3

    Add in the mushrooms and season with some salt and pepper along with some dried basil.

  4. 4

    Once the beef is cooked, add in the tomato paste, mix, and beef stock and mix together.

  5. 5

    Once the mixture starts to bubble, add in the orzo to the pan. 

  6. 6

    Stirring occasionally, cook until the orzo has soften and is ready to eat, around 7 to 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Right before the orzo is done, give the dish a taste and see if you need to adjust the seasoning before you add the peas.

  8. 8

    Stir to combine and serve with some parmesan.