Description
A creamy and comforting dish made with Italian sausage and orzo pasta, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the Italian sausage and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess grease if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Stir in the orzo and cook for 1 minute with the sausage and onions to absorb some flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
- After the orzo is cooked, stir in the heavy cream, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined and heated through. If desired, top with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by choosing mild or spicy sausage.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Italian Sausage Orzo, creamy orzo recipe, comfort food