One-Pot Italian Sausage and Orzo Pasta: 7 Tips for Busy Weeknight Dinners
This One-Pot Italian Sausage and Orzo Pasta recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner solution, packed with flavor and minimal cleanup!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian Sausage sweet or hot, casings removed
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 1 medium Onion diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 4 cup Chicken Broth low sodium
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz), undrained
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh Basil chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo pasta, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier dish, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.