One Pan Creamy Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Orzo
Hearty and comforting, Creamy Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Orzo quickly comes together in about 30 minutes – all in one pan! Perfectly spiced Italian sausage, with savory-sweet sun-dried tomatoes and tender spinach, combine in a lush and creamy sauce for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large skillet with lid
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage removed from casings if necessary
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning blend
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
- salt & pepper
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained of oil, roughly chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
- Large handful baby spinach leaves chopped, about 1 cup
- 1 cup Italian cheese blend or mozzarella
Garnish
- Fresh herbs such as basil or parsley
- More parmesan if desired
Instructions
- In a large skillet with lid, over medium-high heat, add Italian sausage and cook, crumbling, until nicely browned, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion starts to soften, about 8 minutes.
- Add Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt & pepper; stir and cook for 5 minutes to allow spices to bloom in the oils.
- Add white wine and stir, scraping up the bottom of the pan to deglaze all the delicious flavours.
- Add orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, stock, and cream; stir until mixture comes to a boil and then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook, stirring every 5 minutes, for about 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
- Turn off heat and add spinach and parmesan and stir in (spinach will wilt).
- Taste and add more salt & pepper if necessary. Sprinkle the top of the orzo with the Italian cheese blend and cover for an additional 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt. Alternatively, you could cook uncovered under the broiler for a few minutes until cheese melts and is bubbling and starting to brown gently.
- Serve with chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or basil, and additional grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
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