One Pot Sausage Orzo

Name: One Pot Sausage Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound mild Italian sausage; 1 small yellow onion; 1 teaspoon garlic; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup (136 g) orzo pasta; 2 cups (480 g) chicken broth; 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream; 1 cup (100 g) parmesan; 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach; Parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
829 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner

One Pot Sausage Orzo

Iris Hanson

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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.

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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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.