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Creamy One-Pot Italian Sausage Orzo

A comforting, delicious one-pot meal featuring tender orzo pasta and flavorful Italian sausage in a creamy sauce.
Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 25 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Type de plat: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 unit onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  2. Toss in the garlic and Italian sausage, cooking until the sausage is browned.
  3. Stir in the orzo and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked to perfection.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

This creamy dish keeps well in the fridge for about 3-4 days—store in an airtight container. You can freeze it for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of broth to loosen.