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One-Pot Garlic Butter Sausage and Orzo Delight

Delicious One-Pot Garlic Butter Sausage and Orzo Delight

One-Pot Garlic Butter Sausage and Orzo Delight is a scrumptious meal that's easy to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add orzo pasta, toasting it in the butter for about 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, return sausages to the pot, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10-12 minutes until orzo is al dente.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasonings as desired.
  6. Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 25g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping Italian sausage for chicken or turkey or adding seasonal vegetables like spinach or red peppers.

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