One Pot Orzo with Sausage, Spinach, and Tomatoes
If you're looking for a comforting, flavor-packed meal that comes together with minimal fuss, this one-pot orzo with Italian sausage, tomatoes, and spinach is about to become your new weeknight favorite. You can use fresh-from-the-garden ingredients when they’re in season—or canned tomatoes and frozen spinach for ultimate convenience. Best of all? Everything cooks in a single pot, which means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Main course
Ingredients
1-2 tablespoons cooking oil
10-ounce package Italian chicken sausage, sliced (We like Gilbert’s brand Caprese Italian Chicken Sausage)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 ½ cups orzo, uncooked
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes (plain, or with basil, garlic, and olive oil)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
10-ounce package steamable frozen chopped spinach
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan
Instructions
Heat oil over medium heat in a large nonstick pan that has a lid.
Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
Add minced garlic and uncooked orzo to the pan, stirring for a minute or so to toast the orzo.
Add chicken broth, cream, canned tomatoes (do not drain), garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
Bring to a simmer then cover with lid, cooking for 15 minutes, stirring periodically. Meanwhile, prepare the steamed spinach according to the package instructions.
Remove lid from pot and stir in the spinach and Parmesan.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.
Keywords: one pot, orzo, italian sausage, spinach, tomatoes