Description
A hearty, comforting twist on classic Bolognese, this One-Pot Orzo Bolognese combines tender orzo pasta with a rich, savory meat sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s all cooked together in one pot for an easy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- Ground beef or turkey: 1 lb (450g)
- Orzo pasta: 1 cup (about 180g)
- Tomatoes: 2 cups (crushed or diced, about 1 can or 2 large tomatoes)
- Carrots: 2 medium, peeled and diced
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Red wine (optional): 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Broth: 2 cups (480ml) (chicken or beef broth)
Instructions
- Sauté the Veggies: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Brown the Meat: Add ground meat (beef or turkey) and cook, breaking it up until no longer pink.
- Deglaze and Add Tomatoes: Pour in the red wine (optional), simmer for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Add Orzo and Broth: Stir in orzo and broth, making sure the orzo is submerged. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
- Finish with Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can stir in heavy cream or grated Parmesan at the end for extra richness.
- To make it vegetarian, swap meat for lentils or mushrooms.
- Use other small pastas like farfalle or elbow macaroni if you don’t have orzo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg