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One Pot Italian Sausage Orzo Pasta

One pot italian sausage orzo pasta - the image is a close-up of a dish in a black bowl. the dish appears to be a type of pasta salad with sausage, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. the sausage is cooked to a golden brown color and is arranged in a circular pattern on top of the pasta. the cherry tomatoes are bright red and are scattered throughout the dish, while the spinach is a vibrant green color. the pasta is cooked until soft and fluffy, and the dish is garnished with chopped onions and red bell peppers. the bowl is sitting on a wooden table.

A flavorful and easy one-pot meal combining Italian turkey sausage, orzo pasta, tomatoes, and spinach cooked together for a delicious and comforting dinner.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup orzo pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the Italian turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the orzo pasta to the pot and stir to coat it in the oil and sausage mixture.
Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the chicken broth.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the lid and stir in the fresh baby spinach leaves until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Continue cooking uncovered for another 5 minutes or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.