Description
A delicious and hearty one-pot dish combining Italian sausage and tender orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage: In a large skillet, heat over medium heat and add the Italian sausage. Cook it until it’s browned, breaking it apart as you go.
- Sauté the onion and garlic: Add to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they become soft and fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper and zucchini: Stir in the diced vegetables, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- Combine the orzo and broth: Now, add orzo pasta, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to ensure everything is well mixed.
- Bring to a boil: Turn up the heat and let the mixture come to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve: Once ready, serve warm topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
For a beautiful presentation, serve in shallow bowls with a generous topping of Parmesan cheese and a garnish of fresh parsley. Pair with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 45mg