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Creamy Sausage Orzo

Creamy Sausage Orzo

Cost $10, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 22 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 1 cup orzo
    • 2 to 3 links Italian sausage

  • Sauce

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 🍅 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, divided
    • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
    • 🥛 1/4 cup half and half

  • Vegetables

    • 1 cup spinach, or more as desired

  • Toppings

    • 🧀 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 1 pinch crushed red pepper

STEPS

1

Add oil to a heavy skillet, heat to medium-high. Cook sausage links on all sides until browned, about 300 seconds.

2

Move sausage to the side. Add onions and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 240 seconds. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds.

3

Pour 1/4 of tomatoes with liquid into skillet. Blend remaining tomatoes until liquified and add to the skillet.

4

Stir Italian seasoning, orzo, and chicken broth into the skillet. Cover and reduce heat to medium, cooking for 600 seconds. Meanwhile, slice browned sausage into coins.

5

Add half and half, then spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, about 120 seconds.

6

Stir in sliced sausage, Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

419

Calories

  • 21
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 24
    Fats

💡 For extra creaminess, use heavy cream instead of half and half.Add additional vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for more variety.For a spicier version, increase the crushed red pepper to your liking.