Creamy One-Pot Sausage Orzo

10 minutes Prep Time
20 minutes Cook Time
4 Servings

This Creamy One-Pot Sausage Orzo is a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes! Spicy sausage, fragrant basil, and Tuttorosso Tomato Paste with Sweet Basil create a rich and flavorful sauce that coats the tender orzo perfectly. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this dish is an easy go-to for busy nights.   @theartofeating.info   @thefeedfeed

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces Italian sausage, hot variety
  • 1/2 onion, diced Spanish variety
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons Tuttorosso® Tomato Paste Sweet Basil
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons basil, freshly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste, plus more for serving (optional)
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

Step one

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and let it cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes to develop a nice crust. Continue cooking, breaking the sausage into pieces, until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step two

In the same pan, add the diced onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. 

Step three

Stir in the minced garlic and Tuttorosso Tomato Paste with Sweet Basil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the tomato paste caramelizes slightly. Add the orzo to the pan and stir to coat it in the tomato mixture.

Step four

Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. The orzo should be al dente. Stir in the heavy cream and let cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened. 

Step five

Return the cooked sausage to the pan, stir in the fresh basil, and adjust taste with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes as needed. If using chili paste, mix it in at this step for extra heat.

Step six

Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan, additional chili paste, and black pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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