Creamy 1-Pot Garlic Butter Sausage Orzo
A comforting and creamy one-pot pasta dish featuring smoked sausage and garlic, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage: In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and allow it to cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate the orzo: Add the orzo pasta and mix well with the sausage.
- Pour in the chicken broth: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Create the creamy sauce: Once the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and garnish: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For an even creamier texture, add a touch more cream or a bit of cream cheese while blending. Feel free to adapt with vegetables or different proteins as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg