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Italian sausage orzo

Italian sausage orzo

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Italian sausage
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup orzo uncooked
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 3 oz baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup light cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • salt

Method
 

  1. Remove the casing from the italian sausage and chop the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Rinse and drain the baby spinach (if needed).
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan set to medium-high heat. Add the sausage, break it into crumbles, and fry it for 5 minutes until browned.
  3. Add the chopped garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and fry for 30 seconds. Then add the orzo and fry for 3 minutes stirring occasionally until it is lightly toasted.
  4. Add the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce to low heat, cover with a lid, and let the orzo cook for 8-10 minutes until the broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the orzo is ready, stir in the cream and baby spinach, cover again, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
  6. Done! Serve immediately and garnish with grated Parmesan.