Description
One-Pot Garlic Butter Sausage and Orzo is a comforting dish that brings together the savory flavors of Italian sausage with tender orzo pasta, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this meal is as easy to prepare as it is delightful to eat. With just one pot and minimal cleanup, you’ll have more time to enjoy the laughter and warmth that comes with sharing good food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the Italian sausage for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic until fragrant, then add orzo pasta and mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Fold in spinach until wilted, then stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg