Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sliced sausage for 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30–60 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the orzo and stir to coat in garlic butter. Toast for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, return sausage to the pan. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing garlic.
- Substitute turkey sausage or chicken sausage for a leaner option.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg