Description
Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of this Italian Sausage Orzo—a perfect one-pot meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! This dish combines savory Italian sausage with tender orzo pasta and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich sauce of heavy cream and parmesan. It’s not only quick to prepare but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level. Ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, this hearty dish promises to satisfy everyone at the table. Serve it with garlic bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal that’s both delicious and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, or more to taste)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a soup pot or Dutch oven, brown the sausage over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped onions and cook until soft, about another 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and orzo, cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and cream; bring to a bubble then reduce heat. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat; stir in parmesan and spinach. Cover for 3-5 minutes until thickened as desired. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg