Italian Sausage Orzo
A cozy, flavorful one-pan Italian meal with orzo, savory sausage, bell peppers, and spinach. It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or easy entertaining. Customizable, hearty, and packed with rustic Italian flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or spicy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the Italian sausage. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil followed by the diced onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the garlic and diced bell peppers. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
- Stir in the uncooked orzo. Toast it gently for 1 to 2 minutes to enhance its nutty flavor.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir in oregano and basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Return the sausage to the skillet. Stir everything together and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pan and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 24gFat: 28gSodium: 920mgFiber: 4g
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