Creamy Sausage Orzo

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Orzo is one of my favorite types of pasta, and this creamy sausage orzo is a one-dish main meal that packs protein and veggies in a delectable sauce.

By TheDailyGourmet
Published on August 16, 2023
white pasta bowl of orzo with creamy sauce, sausage, spinach, shredded Parmesan
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Prep Time:
8 mins
Cook Time:
22 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 to 3 links Italian sausage

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, divided

  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 cup orzo

  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth

  • 1/4 cup half and half

  • 1 cup spinach, or more as desired

  • 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper

Directions

  1. Add oil to a heavy skillet. Turn heat to medium high heat. Add the sausage links, and cook on all four sides until browned, about 5 minutes. Move sausage to the side. Add onions and bell pepper; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds.

  2. Pour 1/4 of tomatoes with liquid into the skillet. Take remaining tomatoes and blend until liquified; pour blended tomatoes into the skillet. Stir in Italian seasoning, orzo, and chicken broth until well blended.

  3. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove links and slice into coin-size pieces.

  4. Add half and half and spinach; allow spinach to wilt down, about 2 minutes. Stir in sliced sausage, Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

419 Calories
24g Fat
31g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 419
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 1039mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 69mg 76%
Calcium 275mg 21%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 778mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.