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One Pot Italian Sausage Orzo

A creamy and hearty one-pot pasta dish with Italian sausage, orzo, spinach, and Parmesan for the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 1.5 cups orzo pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups spinach fresh
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Grater
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook sausage until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion, cook until softened, then stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
  3. Stir in orzo and toast lightly. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and spinach, cook until spinach wilts.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Add extra broth or cream if orzo thickens too much while reheating.