One Pot Sausage Orzo
One Pot Sausage Orzo is a creamy dish with Italian sausage, orzo pasta, and fresh spinach with added garlic, onion, and a touch of red pepper flakes. And, since it is a one-pot meal, it is simple to prepare and clean up! This will surely be a family favorite, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 829kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about ½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup (136 g) orzo pasta, uncooked
- 2 cups (480 g) chicken broth
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan, freshly grated
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- To a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the meat as you go, for about 8-10 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink. Discard excess grease if necessary.
- Add the pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring often, scraping up the browned bits until the orzo is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the parmesan and spinach. Stir until the parmesan is melted and the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 829kcal