Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Sausage
Creamy parmesan orzo is a supremely saucy dish with spicy Italian sausage and fresh spinach. If you need a delicious one-pot meal that's ready in less than 30 minutes, this orzo recipe is a winner!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spatula or spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Orzo Pasta
- 5 Mild Italian Sausage or hot sausage, casings removed, crumbled
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning Blend
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- Handful of Spinach
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the butter and mild Italian sausage to a large skillet, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through. Discard excess oil if needed then add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add orzo and toast for 2-3 minutes, then add chicken broth, Italian seasoning and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese and spinach. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the orzo and sauce simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and orzo cooked. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 1062kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 79g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 2034mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1290IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 424mg | Iron: 4mg