One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Sausage Orzo

Creamy Tuscan sausage orzo combines browned Italian sausage, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a quick, comforting one-pan stovetop dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb italian sausage
• 1 cup orzo
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 0.333 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and the center reaches 160°F, about 8 to 10 minutes. (about 10 min) — Medium heat; sausage to 160°F
2. Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. (about 0.5 min) — Medium heat
3. Add the orzo and chicken broth. Stir well, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered until the orzo is tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 12 minutes. (about 12 min) — Gentle simmer
4. Stir in the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the spinach wilts and the sauce is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. (about 3 min) — Low heat
5. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Let the orzo rest for 2 minutes before serving. (about 2 min) — Off heat