Cheesy and Creamy Sausage Orzo
Deliciously cheesy and creamy orzo cooked with spinach and topped with sliced cooked sausage
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 580kcal
Ingredients
- 14-16 oz Kielbasa sausage sliced
- 1 onion chopped
- ½ cup white wine
- 2 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cup orzo
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and scallions
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, sauté the kielbasa sausage until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a paper towel covered plate
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and beginning to caramelize
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine and stir for 30 seconds or so until fragrant
- Add chicken broth, milk, and season with salt and pepper if needed, bring to a boil.
- Add the orzo cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes
- Once the orzo is done cooking add spinach and stir until wilted. Add the parmesan cheese and stir in the sausage and serve
Notes
If you’re using turkey sausage, there will be less grease. Stir the sausage frequently to prevent burning. When you add the onions you may need to add extra oil or chicken broth to prevent the onions from burning
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1090mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1324IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 2mg