Description
Creamy Parmesan Sausage Orzo is a delightful comfort dish that brings together the rich flavors of Italian sausage, creamy orzo, and aromatic herbs. This one-pot meal is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, from cozy weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan, this dish satisfies all your cravings for creamy, cheesy goodness while being visually stunning enough for the ‘Gram!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 8 oz Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add orzo pasta and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in fresh spinach, allowing it to wilt. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg