Description
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Orzo is a delicious and comforting dish that combines savory sausage, creamy sauce, and tender orzo pasta, all infused with the flavors of Tuscan herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
- Add the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use turkey sausage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Sausage Orzo, Italian pasta dish, comfort food