Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pan pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, tender orzo pasta, and vibrant spinach, all simmered together in a savory broth with tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. This Italian Sausage Orzo is a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (uncooked)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened. Stir in orzo and cook briefly.
- Add broth, tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer. Cook covered until orzo is tender.
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then add Parmesan. Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat or chicken sausage for a lighter option.
- This dish reheats well and can be refreshed with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
