Serves 3
Directions
- 1Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- 2Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- 3Remove the cooked ground beef from the pan and set aside, draining excess grease if needed.
- 4In the same pan, add the butter and olive oil.
- 5Add the orzo and stir, toasting for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.
- 6Season the orzo with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- 7Pour in the beef broth.
- 8Bring to a simmer and cook for 7-9 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
- 9Once almost done, add creamy Alfredo sauce.
- 10Add the cooked ground beef, baby spinach, and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese.
- 11Stir everything together and cook for a few more minutes until the spinach is wilted and everything is heated through.
- 12Top with the remaining Parmesan and the Mexican cheese blend.
- 13Broil in the oven for about 3 minutes until bubbly and golden, or let melt with the lid on.
Ingredients
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Equipment
large skilletpotoven
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