Pan-Fried Orzo with Ground Meat, Vegetables, and Cheese
Simple, hearty, and full of flavor
Orzo and ground meat—a classic with a twist that exudes Mediterranean comfort. The delicate pasta grains blend perfectly with a savory ground meat sauce, packed with aromatic tomatoes, herbs, and Parmesan. Inspired by Italian cuisine, this dish is not only filling but also true comfort food. Perfect for after work when you need something quick. Simple, flavorful, and quintessentially Italian.
Ingredients
300 g orzo pasta
400 g ground beef
1 red bell pepper
1 onion
3 garlic cloves
80 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 handful of basil
500 g ORO di Parma Passata Rustica in a glass bottle
600–700 ml vegetable broth
100 g heavy cream
60 g Parmesan
1 tsp sweet paprika
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
Step 1 : The Preparation
Chop the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes; chop the basil; and grate the Parmesan.
Step 2 : Preparation
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, brown the ground meat, then sauté the onion and garlic briefly. Add the orzo, vegetable broth, and passata, and simmer for 3 minutes over low heat. Then add the bell peppers and sun-dried tomatoes, cover, and cook for another 7 minutes.
Step 3 : The Finale
Finally, stir in the cream, Parmesan, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper; season to taste and serve immediately.
Ingredients
300 g orzo pasta
400 g ground beef
1 red bell pepper
1 onion
3 garlic cloves
80 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 handful of basil
500 g ORO di Parma Passata Rustica in a glass bottle
600–700 ml vegetable broth
100 g heavy cream
60 g Parmesan
1 tsp sweet paprika
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
