Italian Sausage Orzo: A Hearty and Easy Comfort Meal
A delightful dish combining Italian sausage and orzo for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in orzo and cook until tender.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or other greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg