Sausage, Tomato, Spinach, and Orzo Skillet
A hearty one-pan orzo dinner with Italian pork sausage, tomatoes, spinach, onion, garlic, and parmesan.
- Calories
- 790
- Protein
- 37g
- Carbs
- 73g
- Fat
- 37g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 45 min total
- italian pork sausageremoved from casing1 lb
- orzo1 1/3 cup
- diced tomatoes1 can
- frozen spinachthawed and squeezed dry3/8 lb
- yellow onionfinely diced1/3 lb
- garlicminced1 clove
- chicken broth3 cup
- canola oil4 tsp
- grated parmesan4 tbsp
- dried basil1 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Finely dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic. Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze it dry.
- Remove the sausage from its casing. Pat it dry if needed, then season it with black pepper and a light pinch of kosher salt. Wash the board, knife, and your hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and the thickest pieces read 160F (71C) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer it to a plate.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet with a pinch of kosher salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until translucent and softened. Stir in the orzo and dried basil, and toast for 1-2 minutes, until the orzo smells nutty.
- Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir, scrape up any browned bits, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender with a firm center and the liquid has reduced to a thick sauce.
- Stir in the spinach and cooked sausage. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is hot and the sauce coats the orzo. Taste and adjust with kosher salt and black pepper, then finish with the grated parmesan.
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