Ultimate Italian Sausage Orzo One Pot Bliss
This creamy Italian sausage orzo is a comforting, one-pot pasta dinner made with savory sausage, tender orzo, parmesan, and spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want flavor without the mess.
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
- Grater
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces Italian sausage mild or spicy, casing removed
- 0.5 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 cups baby spinach packed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add sausage to a Dutch oven and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Add chopped onion and cook for another 5 minutes until softened and golden.
- Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and orzo. Let it toast lightly for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well. Bring to a gentle bubble.
- Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan and spinach. Cover and let rest 3 to 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and creamy.
Notes
Stir gently while simmering to prevent the orzo from sticking. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of broth. For added flavor, swap part of the broth with white wine.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories: 535 kcal
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Protein: 19 g
Fat: 41 g
Saturated Fat: 19 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg
Sodium: 1000 mg
Potassium: 385 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 3 g
Vitamin A: 1637 IU
Vitamin C: 6 mg
Calcium: 162 mg
Iron: 2 mg