Description
Hearty One-Pot Orzo with Sausage, Spinach and Corn blends Mediterranean comfort with rustic charm, delivering a symphony of flavors in a single skillet. Savory sausage, sweet corn, and tender spinach create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) mild Italian chicken sausage
Starches and Grains:
- 1 cup (170 grams) dry orzo
Vegetables and Produce:
- ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup (150 grams) frozen corn kernels
- 3 cups (85 grams) packed baby spinach
Liquids and Broths:
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
Cheese and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (25 grams) freshly grated Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Liberate sausage from its casing and deposit into a robust Dutch oven or substantial pot.
- Render the sausage over medium-high temperature, diligently fragmenting with a wooden utensil until achieving a golden, crumbly texture.
- Introduce diced onion and frozen corn kernels, allowing them to caramelize and meld together through a vigorous sauté for approximately 10 minutes.
- Cascade orzo and aromatic chicken broth into the mixture, elevating the temperature until a rolling boil emerges.
- Moderate the heat to a gentle simmer, stirring consistently to prevent grain adhesion and ensure uniform cooking for 10 minutes.
- Extinguish the flame and immediately fold fresh spinach into the steaming mixture, covering briefly to allow tender wilting.
- Conclude by generously crowning the dish with freshly grated Parmesan and a flourish of cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately while the dish retains its peak temperature and vibrant textures.
Notes
- Boost the flavor by using spicy Italian sausage for an extra kick of heat and depth in the dish.
- Swap ground sausage with plant-based crumbles to create a vegetarian version that maintains the robust taste profile.
- For a gluten-free alternative, replace orzo with quinoa or cauliflower rice without compromising the overall texture and cooking method.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding roasted red peppers or
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg