One Pot Italian Sausage Orzo Pasta
A flavorful and easy one-pot meal featuring Italian sausage, tender orzo pasta, and a savory tomato sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup orzo pasta
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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 chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the orzo pasta, diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, dried Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the chopped baby spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.