Description
Garlic Parmesan Sausage Orzo is a comforting and creamy dish that effortlessly combines tender orzo pasta, savory sausage, aromatic garlic, and rich parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whip it up in under 40 minutes for a satisfying dish that feels gourmet!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (or turkey sausage)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cooked orzo and chicken broth into the skillet, mixing well.
- Add spinach and parmesan cheese, stirring until the spinach wilts down.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg