Creamy One-Pot Beef Orzo

Name: Creamy One-Pot Beef Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (1/2 packed cup freshly grated or 1/4 cup store-bought grated), plus more for serving; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1 pound lean ground beef; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed; 2 cups or 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth, plus more as needed; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup dried orzo pasta (about 6 1/4 ounces); 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; Fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)