Description
Sausage Broccoli Orzo Delight is a comforting one-pot dish that combines savory Italian sausage, tender orzo pasta, and vibrant broccoli. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Each bite offers a delightful medley of textures and tastes, promising to impress loved ones without the hassle of lengthy cooking times.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the broccoli into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and chopped broccoli; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is bright green.
- Stir in uncooked orzo and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10-12 minutes until orzo absorbs most of the liquid.
- Remove from heat and stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg