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One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Orzo

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Sliced cooked Italian sausage 2-4 sausages
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 15 oz can is close enough
  • 1 cup cream or milk
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 oz. fresh baby spinach or more to taste
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Add the sausage, oil and onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the sausage and onion for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and orzo. Cook for 2-3 minutes to soften the garlic and toast the orzo.
  3. Add the Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
  4. Add the chicken broth and cream or milk. Bring to a gentle boil. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked.
  5. Stir in the parmesan and spinach. Season with salt & pepper as needed.