Saucy Italian Orzo

By Cindy_Wicker

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

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups equals 340 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 1,054 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein.