Description
One-Pot Garlic Butter Sausage and Orzo is a delectable dish that brings warmth and comfort to your table. With succulent Italian sausage sizzling in garlic butter, tender orzo soaking up rich flavors, and fresh spinach adding a pop of color, this one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Simple to prepare and a breeze to clean up, it promises an explosion of taste that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the sliced Italian sausage for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked orzo and chicken broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Mix in fresh spinach until wilted, then stir in butter until creamy.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg